***This position is available only for DU students with Work-Study awards. Applicants must present the award confirmation before scheduling interviews***
Essential Functions
- Provide education and care for young children, including:
- Pre-academic support
- Scaffolding play
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Toiletry
- Comforting.
- We expect all student employees to demonstrate positive interactions with adults and children while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- It is critical to follow health and safety policies and procedures at work.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
Required Qualifications
- Must have previous experience working with young children, such as babysitting, nanny experience, and summer camp counseling.
- Candidates must be willing to work with children in an inclusive environment.
- All candidates are mandated to complete two different background checks as part of the hiring process per the Colorado Office of Early Childhood/Department of Human Services, in addition to the background check initiated by DU.
- Upon hire, students will be asked to take an online onboarding training through DU student employment office before their 1st day of work at Fisher.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric CPR/1st Aid is not required for this position.
Working Environment
- Preschool classroom environment
- Unexpected interruptions occur often
- Stress level is moderate to high
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
Physical Activities
- Occasionally required to move about campus
- Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.
Compensation and Benefits
- This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.
- Students will be paid $18.810-20/hr depending on experience and education background.
- In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.
