Children's Program Aid

About Evergreen Park & Recreation District

The mission of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District is to improve the quality of life of the Evergreen community by providing a wide range of excellent, financially responsible park and recreation amenities and programs while maintaining and enhancing the area's mountain character.

EPRD is one of the largest employers in the Evergreen area.  We have 40 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/seasonal staff.  We post all opportunities on our website, so check back regularly for updates.

EPRD is a fun environment to work in so whether you enjoy working with kids, sports, fitness, parks, aquatics, etc., we may have a position for you!

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AIDE - AFTER SCHOOL

Position: 

Children’s Program Aid - B&A

Department: 

Children’s Programs

Reports to: 

Children’s Program Director-Playschool 

Location: 

Buchanan Park Recreation Center  & Wulf Recreation Center

Status: 

Part-Time 2 (< 20 hours per week) 

Hourly Wage: 

$14.81-$17.67 hourly 

Nature of Work

Under the direction of the Children's Program Director, the Children's Program Aide is responsible for teaching and supervising participants in the child care programs offered by the District including Playschool. 

Essential Functions

• Assist in supervising program activities and aid in the instruction of specialized activities such as swimming, tennis, archery, sailing, canoeing, and arts and crafts.
• Assist driver by supervising participants in transporting participants on field trips. 
• Monitor participants by taking name count, number count, and assigning buddies on all field trips.
• Assist in supervising participants at all times.
• Report accidents and injuries that occur in camp. Provide first aid as needed. 
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up activity area and vans as needed.
• Report absenteeism and arrange for substitution.
• Attend orientation, scheduled staff meetings, and trainings. 
• Report any problem situations to the supervisor.
• Dress appropriately for daily activities.
• Must possess a highly defined focus towards both internal and external guest service.
• Assist in communicating positively with parents, participants, and staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Interact individually or in groups with the children in order to help them engage in creative/educational play.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Duties

• Supervision of children. 

Illustrative Examples of Duties

• Assists with cleaning areas and equipment. 
• Participate in trainings and staff meetings. 
• Assist in teaching activities.
• Assist with planning activities.
• Assist with communication with parents.

Skills

• Excellent problem solving skills. 
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, organized, and creative.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles, methods, practices and equipment relating to the functional areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of instruction methods with participants.
• Knowledge of needs and age appropriate activities for participants.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the District.

Abilities

• Ability to work in a "structured chaos" environment. 
• Ability to demonstrate activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effectiv