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City of Lafayette Colorado
About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
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Responsible for providing a safe and fun environment for children ages 6 months to 9 years enrolled in the City of Lafayette’s Child Care Program.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of age-appropriate development and activities for children ages 6 months to 9 years.
SKILL: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; understanding and responding to customer needs.
ABILITY: Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; promote and follow City and Department policies and procedures. Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate staff. Work from broad direction with limited supervision; work with, instruct and supervise children ages 6 months to 9 years.
TRAINING: Obtain a working knowledge of the childcare program; of the equipment, and the facility; departmental rules and regulations; principles, practices, and teaching methods.
EXPERIENCE: Required to have some childcare experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
CPR/AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications required within 30 days of hire.
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on August 17, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.