On-Call Pool - Child Care Worker

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking Temp Child Care Teachers to provide on-call child care for events. Responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining safety, and effective communication with families. Requires a High School Diploma and pediatric CPR certification.

The position offers flexibility with different shifts, primarily evenings and weekends, paid at $16.00 per hour. Ideal candidates will also possess a bilingual preference in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Completion of online learning modules specific to child care.
• Ability to handle moderate to loud noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children and assists with routines.
• Maintains safety and sanitation in child care settings.
• Communicates effectively with families, including emergency forms.

Skills

Pediatric CPR

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

NM Early Childhood 45-hour Entry Level Class

Any 3-credit course in early childhood education

Job description

Position Summary

Temp Child Care Teachers provide on‑call child care for specific SFCC meetings and events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises children and assists with daily routines.
• Maintains a safe environment for children of mixed ages.
• Sets up materials and equipment for event/meeting‑based child care sessions.
• Serves and cleans up snacks and meals.
• Changes children’s diapers.
• Prepares children for outdoor playtime; helps with clothing and applies sunscreen.
• Supervises children on playground.
• Communicates effectively with families in person and in writing, including collecting event child care child emergency forms and signing children in and out of child care.
• Maintains sanitation and daily cleaning procedures; sanitizes toys, classroom furniture and surfaces.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate or completion of training within 90 days of hire.
• NM Education Assistance License or NM Early Childhood 45‑hour Entry Level Class or any 3‑credit course in early childhood education within the first 3 months of hire.
• Completion of Quorum online learning modules: Responsive Caregiving, Safe Spaces to Grow and Learn, Trauma‑Informed Practices, and Challenging Behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Hours

Requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting children and classroom materials (up to 30 pounds). Work is primarily conducted indoors but may include outdoor activities in various weather conditions. Ability to handle moderate to loud noise levels and stress associated with managing groups of young children is essential.

Work Hours Available: Different shifts, most often evenings Monday through Thursday; may also include weekday hours and/or weekends. Generally 1–2 shifts per week.

Condition of Employment

Must be able to pass a background check.

Compensation & Employment

Compensation: $16.00 per hour. Employment type: Casual; FLSA: Non‑Exempt. Scheduled weekly hours: 1.

EEO & ADA Statements

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and ADAAA, SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.