Preschool Teacher Assistant

Ifoot Hills; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation facilities access

Free fitness classes

Golf discounts

Discounts on recreation programs

Accrued sick time

Wellness program

Scholarship program

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Foothills Recreation is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant (Substitute) in Littleton, CO to help prepare and implement early childhood activities. The role involves maintaining a safe learning environment and working closely with children and their parents; shifts run Monday through Friday between 7am and 6pm, as needed.

The position offers a $17.50/hour pay rate with part-time status and varying hours based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions Training.
• Pass a TRAILS background check and an FBI fingerprint background check.
• Be committed to being a positive role model with youth!

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation and implementation of program activities.
• Maintain a safe recreational and learning environment for children.
• Work directly with children and parents on a daily basis.
• Substitute position with shifts varying between M-F from 7am-6pm.

Skills

Age 16+

CPR/First Aid

Background check (Trails)

Positive role model

Job description

Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant (Substitute)-- Early Childhood Education

Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

Application Deadline: 11/5/2026

Want to have a lasting positive impact on kids and your community? As the Preschool Teacher Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting with daily preparation and implementation of program activities and maintaining a safe recreational and learning environment for the children. This position will work directly with children and parents on a daily basis. This would be a substitute position with days & shifts varying between M-F from 7am-6pm.

Experience and Skills

• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions Training.
• Pass a TRAILS background check and an FBI fingerprint background check.
• Be committed to being a positive role model with youth!

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About us:

Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the wellbeing of your community.

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