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Rocky Mountain Preschool

Assistant Teacher

Parker, CO · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Rocky Mountain Preschool is looking for an Assistant Infant Teacher. The candidate selected for ... The LOVING , nurturing care you provide, will make all the difference in a child's life. This is ...

Summit County Preschool

Teacher's Assistant

Frisco, CO · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Must love exploring and creating fun activities for children both indoors and outdoors, and who want to make a difference in a child's life. Requirements: * Can pass a background check. * Has a high ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for child life assistant in Colorado is $17.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a child life assistant?

Child Life Assistants are healthcare professionals who support Child Life Specialists in helping children and families cope with hospitalization, illness, and medical procedures. They assist in providing therapeutic play, activities, and emotional support to pediatric patients. Their role includes preparing play materials, interacting with children, maintaining a safe play environment, and supporting the psychosocial needs of young patients. Child Life Assistants work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings to make the hospital experience less stressful for children.

What does a child life assistant do?

The job duties of a child life assistant involve providing support for children and their families when they are in a hospital or receiving inpatient medical care in a healthcare facility. Your responsibilities in this career include planning activities for a patient based on their interests, physical abilities, and psychological and social needs. You may involve therapeutic play that is meant to reduce stress and give patients, parents, and siblings normal interactions and experiences while they are in a hospital setting. As a child life assistant, you may also distribute donations of toys and coordinate volunteers and celebrity visits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a child life assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Life Assistant, you need a background in child development or a related field, often accompanied by relevant coursework or experience in pediatric care settings. Familiarity with hospital protocols, educational play tools, and documentation systems is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help build trust with children and support collaboration with healthcare teams. These abilities are crucial for providing emotional support, reducing anxiety, and ensuring a positive experience for young patients in medical environments.

How does a child life assistant typically collaborate with child life specialists and healthcare teams to support pediatric patients?

Child Life Assistants work closely with Child Life Specialists and other healthcare professionals to create a supportive environment for children in medical settings. They help implement therapeutic play activities, prepare materials, and assist with distraction techniques during procedures. Regular communication and teamwork with nurses, doctors, and Child Life Specialists are essential to ensure the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients are met. This collaborative approach helps provide holistic care and enhances the overall hospital experience for children and their families.
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Infographic showing various Child Life Assistant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,602 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

*Child Watch Provider*

City and County of Broomfield, CO

Broomfield, CO • On-site

$15.16 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

City and County Of Broomfield rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

100th of 856 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary: $15.16 - $19.25 Hourly
Location : Paul Derda Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: TM Non-Benefited
Job Number: 2026-00071
Department: Parks, Recreation & Senior Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Do you have a child under 10 and want to bring them to work? As a Child Watch Provider you may bring up to two of your children (age 18 months - 10 years) to child watch free of charge while working. All employees also receive a FREE Recreation pass!
Hires must be willing and available to work a regular morning schedule on a year-round basis. Additional afternoon/evening shifts may be available over the Summer (until approximately June). Child Watch at the Paul Derda Recreation Center is scheduled for various hours that may change based on the need of the department.
Schedule varies:
Monday - Friday: 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Saturday: 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Salary Range: $15.16 - $19.25/hour
This position is responsible for the safety and supervision of children placed in the care of the Recreation Services Department while the parents are participating in on-site recreation activities or classes.
Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties
General tasks of this position:
  • Independently monitor and supervise children who participate in the Recreation Services on-site child watch facilities and the Indoor Playground
  • Ensure that the environment is safe and friendly
  • Interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking and singing
  • Check children in and out through the computer system
  • Take out and pick up toys (up to 15 lbs.)
  • Pick up and carry children as required (up to 20 lbs. frequently; up to 50 lbs. occasionally)
    • Reasonable accommodation may be provided if individual is unable to lift 50 lbs.
  • Change diapers as required
  • Administer first aid treatment, providing emergency services when necessary

Minimum Qualifications
Training - 8th grade education or equivalent.
Experience - Prior experience working with or caring for children ages six months and over is preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 16 years of age. Must possess or obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification and CPR Certifications within 60 days of hire and maintain for continued employment. Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass any or all of the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, background checks including local police check and sex-offender check.
Working Conditions
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. Of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. Force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including a human body.
  • Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the mixture of ages participating in child watch.
  • Work hours depend on need.
  • Required to have a full range of physical movement.
  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures, which may exceed 100 degrees.
  • Visual abilities including close, distant, depth, peripheral are required.

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01
The Child Watch Provider position requires employees to be at least 16 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

02
This position requires a background check for new hires who are 18 years of age or older. Will you require a background check based on this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

03
This is a year round position (not seasonal). Everyone is required to work a minimum of two shifts per week which may change based on the needs of the department. Which shifts are you able to work?Select all that apply.
  • Monday mornings
  • Monday evenings
  • Tuesday mornings
  • Tuesday evenings
  • Wednesday mornings
  • Wednesday evenings
  • Thursday mornings
  • Thursday evenings
  • Friday mornings
  • Friday evenings
  • Saturday mornings
  • Saturday evenings

04
Have you worked with more than two children at one time?
  • Yes
  • No

05
What age groups have you worked with? Select all that apply.
  • None
  • Birth - 6 months
  • 6 months - 1 year
  • 1 year - 3 years
  • 3 years - 5 years
  • 5 years - 10 years

06
Please explain why you are interested in this position.
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