Child Development Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Benefit type: Part time, non benefited

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About the job:

The Childcare Team Lead provides leadership for the Kids' Corner program while also serving in a front-line lead role, providing safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for youth, ages 6 months to 8 years.

A day in the life:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise assigned youth recreation programs and participants, staff and volunteers. Oversee the safety of participants in youth programs.
• Provides leadership, expertise and support to assigned staff which may include training, mentoring, directing and assigning work. May assist Supervisor in hiring and evaluating staff.
• Plan, organize, implement and supervise activities designed to be developmentally appropriate and build skills.
• Perform program specific planning and evaluation within broad goals and guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and set goals with Rec 1 staff.
• Address program specific risk management issues.
• Interact with the youth through crafts, games, and other planned activities.
• Facilitate inclusion of special needs participants in your program.
• Manage accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Complete required reports/paperwork.
• Oversee general upkeep and care of equipment, supplies and facilities used.
• Attend supervisory and planning meetings.
• Communicate on a regular basis with patrons, participants, parent/guardians, community partners regarding questions, concerns and emerging issues.
• Report incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
• Perform duties of a Recreation 1 and 2 staffer, role modeling exemplary performance.

Schedule and Hours:

This part-time position is for the childcare program Kid's Corner at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center.

Start Date: September 1, 2026.

Shifts are:

Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-7:15pm

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5:00-7:15pm

Saturday morning 7:45-11:15am

(15 hrs. per week total)

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Operations, functions and standards for assignment including programming, facility operations, and risk management;
• Effective supervision and customer service best practices;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment;
• Behavior management; childhood development and age-appropriate crafts, games and activities;
• Effective teaching techniques;
• Safety and sanitation guidelines; and
• General knowledge of supervision practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Lead, motivate and direct others;
• Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
• Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
• Actively participate in all activities;
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills;
• Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing;
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
• Manage emergency/crisis situations;
• Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment;
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others;
• Exercise strong initiative and significant independent decision making;
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form;
• Supervise and motivate staff; interact with a variety of patrons/participants;
• Handle emergency situations as they arise; actively participate in all activities; and
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND
2. One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

License and Certifications

1. Some positions may require possession of CPR/First Aide certification to be provided through on-the-job training.

Supervision Exercised:

In assisting the Supervisor, provides leadership to assigned staff, which may include directing and assigning work, adjusting work schedules, training, coaching and providing input into evaluating performance.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to a Supervisor. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Working Conditions:

• Depending on facility, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule is varied and includes early evenings and holidays. Some positions require the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule and may require working during off duty hours for emergency call-outs.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Ability to work and maintain focus in a work environment with moderate noise (i.e., working around others making periodic phone calls or having conversations) and with frequent interruptions.
• Work includes extensive exposure and contact with staff and public, which may cause exposure to illness.
• Occasional focus on a computer screen. Manual dexterity and coordination may be required. Daily precise control of fingers and hand movements while operation computer keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.