Child Care jobs in Colorado

Job DescriptionDescription: Position Reports to: 1440 Program Manager Supervises: N/A FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: 1440 Pine Street, Boulder, CO ABOUT TGTHR At TGTHR, we believe every young person, ages 12–24, deserves safety, support, and respect. Our mission is to end youth homelessness by providing a full spectrum of support — from immediate resources to safe housing and long-term stability. We empower young people to amplify their voices, celebrate their growth, and build thriving futures. Together, we’re creating a community where every young person has the opportunity to succeed. TGTHR’s work is grounded in the following values: Relationships: We believe growth is rooted in relationships. Support: We believe in celebrating young people as they grow. Diversity: We believe there is strength in diversity. Respect: We believe that youth voices are critical to achieving our vision. Equity: We believe that housing is a fundamental right. For more information, visit TGTHR.org. POSITION SUMMARY The Youth Support Specialist plays a vital role in advancing TGTHR’s mission to end youth homelessness by providing safety, stability, and supportive connections for young people at The Drop-in Center, located at 1440 Pine Street, Suite C in Boulder. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, building meaningful relationships with youth, and supporting program operations during operating. Youth Support Specialists provide guidance, behavioral support, and consistency through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach that empowers young people to work toward their personal goals and long-term stability. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Program Participant Support • Create and maintain a safe, supportive environment for all program participants., • Consistently apply program policies and procedures using established protocols., • Employ crisis intervention techniques with program participants as needed., • Support participant case management plans and individual goals., • Serve as a “sponsor” for assigned participants to assist with case management objectives., • Monitor and accurately record medication administration as required., • Maintain daily documentation and logging in the organizational database., • Provide compassionate, empowering support while maintaining professional boundaries and accountability., • Transport participants safely in agency vehicles as needed., • Support daily living activities and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment., • Collaborate with staff to promote a team-based approach and shared decision-making., • Attend all required staff meetings, supervision sessions, and scheduled trainings., • Accept and act upon constructive feedback from team members and supervisors., • Maintain open, respectful, and solution-oriented communication with teammates., • Seek opportunities for professional growth by attending external trainings and development opportunities., • BA/BS in a Social Science or related field OR a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • Valid driver’s license required., • Ability to work a consistent schedule during program operating hours, including evenings and weekends as needed., • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity., • Must be able to pass a criminal background check., • Commitment to ongoing learning and development related to social justice, trauma-informed care, and the intersections of youth homelessness with race, sexuality, gender, ability, and socioeconomic status., • Experience working with youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and/or vulnerable populations preferred., • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION Compensation: $22.80 per hour Benefits include: • Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance, • Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave, • Employee Assistance Program and counseling services, • Development and educational opportunities, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Free individual and group supervision for employees pursuing LPC or MFT licensure EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TGTHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are strategically invested in creating an equitable, diverse, just, and inclusive work environment. All interested individuals, including people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, women, and people with different levels of ability are particularly urged to apply. For more information on our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, visit our website here.

Job DescriptionThe Tagalong Staff Leads are responsible for providing age-appropriate childcare and counseling to the supervisory & director staff children during the summer season at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for supporting and guiding ‘tagalong’ children in daily living, activity, and developing peer relationships while carrying out supervision. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. Pay Range: $510 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200) Dates: end of May- early August (exact dates TBD) ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • General Responsibilities, • Implement childcare based on discussed personalized goals, camp policies, and procedures to provide a quality experience for children & families., • Participate as an active member of the whole camp staff team., • Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents., • Provide and/or support health and wellness practices., • Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff., • Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed., • Assist in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members., • Program Responsibilities, • Responsible for the planning, direction, and implementation of fun & engaging program for staff children., • Create goals and daily/weekly schedules, developed with the support of the executive camp director in cooperation with children’s families., • Responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance, and/or inventory of assigned areas., • Child Leadership & Supervision, • Act ‘in loco parentis’, when in care of staff children, providing first aid, mental, emotional, and social health care., • Provide emergency first aid and care, as necessary, until health supervisor and/or other emergency personnel arrive., • Get to know assigned children and their interests by meeting with families regularly, observing, listening to children, to gage their special interests and concerns., • Show attention, actively participate in activities, encourage personal growth, follow safe and healthy practices, and encourage positive risk-taking to provide a quality experience., • Use methods of guidance (discipline) that are appropriate and in accordance with policies of Girl Scouts of Colorado., • Notify families, executive director, and health & wellness supervisors of the needs of children as necessary. Assure that children receive medications as directed by the health supervisor, including while on trips., • Staff Leadership & Supervision, • Guide, support, and provide leadership to a team of assigned counselors., • With supervisor and director guidance, assist in counselor session assignments., • Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program., • Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season., • Administration, • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner., • Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals., • Provide & participate in feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning., • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments., • Coordinate and communicate schedules as necessary., • Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate., • Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook., • Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to families, children, staff, volunteers, and campers., • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations., • Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served., • High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience., • Experience or desire for working with young children (under 8 years)., • Proven knowledge of the developmental needs of children., • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting., • Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff., • Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with five years of driving experience.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED, • This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities., • This position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc., • Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc., • Computer and related software, telephone, copiers, and equipment commonly found in an office environment., • Handheld radios., • Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet., • Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day., • Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments., • Except for daily time off and evenings after 9pm, tagalong staff are always with children., • Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather., • Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation., • Required to live on-site in shared housing., • Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain., • Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds., • Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance. 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Job DescriptionSalary: $22.00-$24.00 Job Summary: Assistant Director for Victory Montessori. You will support the Director in daily operations, including but not limited to, helping teachers develop their curriculum, searching for grants to improve our operations, and recruiting families through social media and marketing, while also acting as a floater, filling in classrooms where needed. Key Responsibilities for Victory Montessori: Assist the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the center, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and licensing requirements Provide programs and curriculum that promote spiritual growth to students. Maintain open and effective communication with parents, addressing their concerns, providing updates on their child's progress, and collaborating on strategies to support their child's development. Assist in hiring, training, and supervising the center. Ensure all staff and student files are up to date and in compliance with licensing requirements. Secure grant funding to address revenue and facility needs not covered through other sources. Oversee policies, systems, and procedures, train staff appropriately. Supervising, educating and supporting students in the classroom. Help develop and implement yearly budget. Manage office and childcare supplies Qualifications for Victory Montessori: • Director Qualified as determined by Colorado ECE, • At least five years of experience in early childhood education, with a minimum of 1 year in an admin role., • Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, including developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum design, and assessment., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners., • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve high levels of performance., • Employee relationship management., • Company-employee communications., • Regulatory compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations., • Management and upkeep of all company personnel files., • Manage grievance/incident reporting and response., • Employee morale and engagement. Coordinate employee events and activities across all offices., • Assist with advising managers on employee counseling, coaching and performance plans., • Offboarding, termination and exit checklists. Assist Payroll as needed with: • Review timecards for accuracy and reconcile timecard discrepancies., • Communicate with accounting on any payroll changes Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $22.00 - $24.00 Expected hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: • Employee discount, • Paid time off

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks Make a difference every day. • Create a culture of support within the school (for staff, families and children)., • Cultivate an environment committed to health and safety., • Learn all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire., • Manage operation of the school in the Directors absence. Our ideal candidate has: • A strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community., • A current director's license in the state of Colorado, • A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field, or equivalent classroom/teaching experience.Lets talk about building a brighter future together. Sign on bonus of $250 after 90 days successful employment.

Job DescriptionChildren's Lighthouse of Parker is growing and we are in need of Assistant Teachers and Teachers to Train! We will train you to be a Teacher! We implement a full curriculum in all of our classrooms and give teachers the opportunity to shine with creative activities and the skills that make them amazing! The ideal candidate must be able to maintain a positive attitude and make a solid contribution to our program. Please apply if you have a passion for making a difference in a child's life. Employment Benefits include: • Health Benefits, • Dental, • Paid Training, • And, a great work environmentEmployment Moral includes:, • Teacher of the Month, • Teacher Appreciation Gestures, • And, a fun environmentExperience/Education, • FBI & State background clearance upon hire, • CPR/First Aid certification, • Dependable and professional., • Love of children, • Positive and flexible attitude.Responsibilities & Duties, • Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children, • Responsible for the health and safety of the children, • Participate in weekly lesson plans that include engaging activities, • Maintain a tidy and organized classroom, • Attend professional developmentJob Type: Full-time Very Competitive Wages Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • Professional development assistanceSchedule:, • 8 hour shift, • Monday to FridayWork Location: Children’s Lighthouse Parker 11775 Tara Lane Parker Colorado Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Vision insuranceSchedule:, • 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate:, • Parker, CO 80134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Job DescriptionThe Tagalong Staff are responsible for providing age-appropriate childcare and counseling to the supervisory & director staff children during the summer season at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is responsible for supporting and guiding ‘tagalong’ children in daily living, activity, and developing peer relationships while carrying out supervision. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. This job is located in Bailey, CO and required to live on-site in shared housing. Pay Range: $510 - $600/week plus food and lodging (valued at $200) Dates: end of May- early August (exact dates TBD) ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • General Responsibilities, • Implement childcare based on discussed personalized goals, camp policies, and procedures to provide a quality experience for children & families., • Participate as an active member of the whole camp staff team., • Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents., • Provide and/or support health and wellness practices., • Provide support as necessary to all operational, program, cabin leadership, and health staff., • Support the work of the site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed., • Assist in the care & management of program equipment, including storage, maintenance, and usage in coordination with fellow team members., • Program Responsibilities, • Responsible for the planning, direction, and implementation of fun & engaging program for staff children., • Create goals and daily/weekly schedules, developed with the support of the executive camp director in cooperation with children’s families., • Responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance, and/or inventory of assigned areas., • Child Leadership & Supervision, • Act ‘in loco parentis’, when in care of staff children, providing first aid, mental, emotional, and social health care., • Provide emergency first aid and care, as necessary, until health supervisor and/or other emergency personnel arrive., • Get to know assigned children and their interests by meeting with families regularly, observing, listening to children, to gage their special interests and concerns., • Show attention, actively participate in activities, encourage personal growth, follow safe and healthy practices, and encourage positive risk-taking to provide a quality experience., • Use methods of guidance (discipline) that are appropriate and in accordance with policies of Girl Scouts of Colorado., • Notify families, executive director, and health & wellness supervisors of the needs of children as necessary. Assure that children receive medications as directed by the health supervisor, including while on trips., • Staff Leadership & Supervision, • Guide, support, and provide leadership to a team of assigned counselors., • With supervisor and director guidance, assist in counselor session assignments., • Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program., • Verify staff competence before assigning them supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season., • Administration, • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner., • Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals., • Provide & participate in feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning., • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments., • Coordinate and communicate schedules as necessary., • Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate., • Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, Instagram, & Facebook., • Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to families, children, staff, volunteers, and campers., • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations., • Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served., • High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience., • Experience or desire for working with young children (under 8 years)., • Proven knowledge of the developmental needs of children., • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting., • Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Experience in leadership of children, peers, or staff., • Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with five years of driving experience.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED, • This position works with program related equipment in areas such as hiking, hot elements, archery, and other outdoor skills activities., • This position occasionally works with farm equipment and in an outdoor setting that includes domestic farm animals such as horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc., • Subject to injuries from falls, accidental strikes, cuts from equipment, etc., • Computer and related software, telephone, copiers, and equipment commonly found in an office environment., • Handheld radios., • Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet., • Ability to work non–traditional hours including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods and extended work hours, up to 22 hours per day., • Required daily, frequent exposure to highly stimulating and loud environments., • Except for daily time off and evenings after 9pm, tagalong staff are always with children., • Program activities are carried out in the out-of-doors often in inclement weather., • Willing to be on-call at all times, for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation., • Required to live on-site in shared housing., • Requires extensive walking/hiking >2miles/day over uneven and unpaved terrain., • Able to carry, lift and/or transfer at least 50 pounds., • Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands & fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands & arms, and balance. g2iR8KUgI3