Preschool Enrichment Site Staff

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:LAFAYETTE

School: Pioneer Elementary

Position Title: Preschool Enrichment Site Staff

Position Start Date: August 12, 2025

Position Type: Non-Represented

FTE: 0.375 - 15 hours per week - Regular, ongoing 

Work Schedule: 185 days

Pay Range:*$17.44 - $18.88

Closing Date: June 3, 2025

Summary:

The Preschool Enrichment Site Staff provides support to the Classroom Site Lead and Classroom Site Assistant in delivering a developmentally appropriate program aligned with Colorado Department of Early Childhood regulations. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, providing staff breaks, maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting meal routines, and preparing learning materials. The works collaboratively to foster a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate child care program.
• Assist in daily program operations by ensuring child safety, maintaining staff-to-child ratios, supporting positive behavior guidance, fostering a welcoming environment for children and families, assisting with meals, maintaining cleanliness, and providing staff breaks as needed.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with licensing guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood, local County Health Department and School District policies and procedures.
• Participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities for ongoing learning.
• Remain current on all required trainings and total number of training hours required by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
• Work collaboratively as an integral member of the Preschool Enrichment child care programs and as a member of the Community Schools department.
• Communicate positively and effectively regarding student needs, progress and challenges with other staff and supervisors.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of ethical behavior and professionalism.
• Maintain positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Utilize computer and software applications for at least taking attendance, required trainings, and timesheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Must meet or exceed the education and experience requirements for Staff Aide as established by the Colorado Department of Human Services (2.216.G).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to assist children in toileting along with delegated health care duties.
• Entry level position that requires no prior childcare/preschool experience.
• Complete and submitted BVSD online application
• Communicate (read, write and speak) in English

Preferred:

• General knowledge of young children.
• Knowledge and skill in classroom management tools, including supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to mentor, communicate orally and written, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse educational backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Technology and computer proficiency in multiple software applications.

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.