Job Details

Quality Support Team Aide - Children's Center

Position Number: 9715220
Location: Boulder, United States
Position Type: Child Care Services

Quality Support Team Aide - Children's Center

Requisition Number: 73588
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Jul-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Provides a quality nurturing environment for a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. This position aids in supporting the assistant teachers, lead teachers and administrative staff. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and has a quality rating through Colorado Shines.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who aren't afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to support children in becoming independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners. We do this by allowing them to learn at their own pace and in ways that are best for them. By giving children good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves, we will make a difference throughout their lives. The Children's Center is licensed through the Colorado Department of Social Services.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Aides in supporting the assistant teachers, lead teachers, and administrative staff in completing tasks directly and indirectly related to the care and education of children.Tasks fall under several main categories including snack/meal prep, naptime/laundry prep, cleaning/organizing of common areas, and classroom assistance. Under these categories tasks could include, but are not limited to:

Snack/meals-food preparation such as washing, chopping, lightly cooking and portioning food for family-style service followed by cleanup, dish washing, and storage of dishes.
Naptime-storing clean laundry, changing sheets weekly, setting up/putting away nap cots/mats. Assisting in classrooms during nap transitions.
Common areas-unpacking/putting away cleaning/food/office supplies. Keeping storage areas with classroom toys/art supplies clean and organized. Tidying staff lounge, office closet, and kitchen areas regularly.
Classroom assistance-checking in on classrooms for teacher bathroom breaks and supplies needed (responding to walkie talkie requests from classrooms). Providing one-on-one and small group assistance to children during busy times/transitions and covering for teachers' lunch breaks.

Health and Safety

Aides in providing a safe environment by inspecting and communicating to the assistant teacher, lead teacher or the director the condition of indoor/outdoor materials and equipment. Aids in teaching safety precautions to classroom children, adheres to childcare rules and regulations, selects appropriate materials to facilitate developmentally appropriate activities, maintains health standards following procedures for food preparation, nap time, and diapering. Remains current on required licensing certifications.

Child Supervision

Under the guidance of the assistant and lead teachers, supervises and interacts with children in the classrooms of children ages 6 weeks - 5 years using appropriate guidance techniques. Aides in implementing developmentally appropriate activities such as music, art, math, language, science, movement, dramatic play, and group activities tailored to meet children's individual needs. Provides time regularly to classroom teachers to allow for planning time, meetings, breaks, vacations, illness and other tasks away from the classroom.

Communication

Maintains channels of communication with teaching teams and office in an effective manner. Develops good relationships with parents by communicating in a friendly manner at drop off and pick up time. Refers parents to Assistant or Lead Teachers when necessary. Maintains confidentiality in all communication. Aids in completing written reports as necessary including notes, accident reports, attendance, etc.

Development and Learning

Assures continual professional growth by attending staff in-services, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, working with different teams, and handling a variety of situations. Completes annual requirement of 15 hours training.

What You Should Know

This is a full-time, temporary position working onsite 40 hours/week. We anticipate this assignment lasting 9 months.

What We Can Offer

The pay range for this position is $18.90 - $19.90 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

What You Will Need

Ability to provide a high-quality environment nurturing a diverse population of children ages 6 weeks through age five.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
OPTIONAL: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 22, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Quality-Support-Team-Aide-Children-s-Center/73588