Special Event Child Care Provider

CPCD... giving children a head start; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CPCD is seeking a Special Event Child Care Provider to support daytime and evening needs as an on‑call position starting October 5. Hours vary 0–10 per month and compensation is $17.41 per hour. This role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment for children.

You will observe, guide play, prepare meals or snacks, accompany children on walks, and maintain a clean, organized childcare space. Requirements include prior child care experience, reliable transportation, and post‑offer

Qualifications

• Previous child care experience.
• Genuine concern for and ability to relate to young children in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor play activities; provide age-appropriate activities.
• Prepare meals/snacks, accompany children on walks, and keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Child care experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Special Event Child Care Provider

Give children a head start!

Daytime and evening availability is required.

This position is set to begin on October 5th as scheduled (on-call position), varying hours 0–10 per month.

Job Description

Performs any combination of following duties to safely attend to children: observes and monitors play activities, provides activities, interacts with children in a safe, caring environment, prepares and serves meals, snacks, or formula, accompanies children on walks to the playground, keeps child care area and all materials clean and organized.

Pay: $17.41/hr.

About CPCD

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination, TB screen, back‑ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Requirements

• Previous child care experience.
• Possess a genuine concern for and ability to relate to young children in a positive manner.
• Daytime and evening availability.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Child care Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish languages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Salary Description

$17.41/hr.