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AFTER SCHOOL CAREGIVER

Houston, TX

$15/hr

After School Child Caregiver Are you energetic, fun-loving, and positive-minded? If so, After 3 ... Plan and support age appropriate After 3 curriculum activities that foster teamwork, creativity ...

Shriners Children's

Child Life Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$26.35 - $51.06/hr

... activities in the Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Department. * Supports the School re-entry program by working cooperatively with the team in preparing patients for re-entry to their home schools.

Shrinerschildrens

Child Life Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$26.35 - $51.06/hr

... activities in the Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Department. * Supports the School re-entry program by working cooperatively with the team in preparing patients for re-entry to their home schools.

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for after school child life activity in the United States is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between After School Child Life Activity vs Child Life Specialist?

AspectAfter School Child Life ActivityChild Life Specialist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related experienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field; certification often required
Work EnvironmentSchools, community centers, after-school programsHospitals, healthcare settings, pediatric units
Employer & Industry UsageEducational and community organizationsHospitals, healthcare institutions, pediatric healthcare providers

While both roles focus on supporting children's well-being, After School Child Life Activities are typically conducted in educational or community settings with less formal certification requirements. Child Life Specialists work primarily in healthcare environments, requiring specialized degrees and certifications to help children cope with medical experiences.

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Child Life Activity Coordinator

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, CO • On-site

$18.44 - $27.67/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Children's Hospital Colorado rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

348th of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description

In collaboration with Child Life Specialists, Child Life Activity Coordinator provides support to patients in the hospital setting by evaluating and facilitating patient activity and events. These interventions occur at the bedside, during special events, and in the patient activity areas. The goal of the Child Life Activity Coordinator is to provide opportunities for play and to support the overall operational needs of the Child Life department.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provides developmental and recreational play opportunities for patients and families.
  • Ensures activity rooms are available to patients and families during designated hours.
  • Maintains required patient care documentation and reporting of play sessions.
  • Assists Child Life Specialist in planning, conducting, and evaluating activities for patients and families.
  • Assists with special events and departmental programming, helps with promoting events to patients and families, assists patients with getting to events, or bedside visits. Helps with set up and clean-up of events.
  • Provides training, instruction, and guidance to Patient Activity Volunteers
  • Maintains clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate Child Life areas (activity rooms, etc.).
  • Supports the supply process thorough ordering, receiving, organizing, and distributing child life supplies (non-medical patient equipment, toys, activities, etc.).
  • Partners with Association of Volunteers to assist with donations.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Degrees
    • High School diploma or GED
  • Area of Study
    • Not Applicable
  • Experience
    • Minimum Experience Required:Two years of experience working with children
  • Equivalency
    • Two years experience above stated requirements may substitute for associate's degree.
  • Licenses & Certifications
    • None
  • Additional Requirements
    • Not Applicable
  • Competency
    • None

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $18.44 to $27.67
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Estimated Close Date
08/23/2026
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