Hybrid Cubs Den Teachers Aide (2025-2026) at Pinnacle Charter School

Cubs Den Teacher's Aide

Description:

The Cubs Den team member is responsible for providing supervision and support to students by creating a safe, structured environment where students will be able to have a place to play and learn in the summer care program. Must complete additional training and certifications to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Cub’s Den Supervisor

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Application Deadline: 

The application deadline for this posting is 8/22/2025. 

Compensation:

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Hourly pay is between $15.32 - $20.68, depending on experience. Additional benefits are outlined in more detail at the bottom of the job description.

Schedule is generally during the following days/times: After school Monday - Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; before school Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.; and there is potential to pick up additional hours as needed. 

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the development of the CUB’S DEN schedule of events and communicates to parents/guardians
• Ensures all students are properly signed in/out for the program and head counts are recorded
• Ensures all student incidents are immediately and properly reported to family and Pinnacle Administration
• Help students with homework/activities
• Help with snacks
• Set and clean up all areas as needed
• Other duties assigned by the department lead

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

• CPR training and Medication training preferred, but training will be provided if not completed before hire.
• Experience with children ages 5-14
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point
• Skills and knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics
• Communicate effectively and in a positive manner to students, parents, and staff
• Experience with a childcare program
• Organization skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community
• Ability to 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 administrator
• Demonstrated commitment to mission and vision of the school
• Creative and flexible in time of change
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including restorative justice practices
• Excellent organization skills.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.  Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.

Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• Paid Time Off 

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

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