Bilingual Childcare specialist

Date posted: March 11, 2026

Position Summary
The Childcare Specialist is responsible for providing drop-in childcare for multiple ages: infant-12 years old for families attending services at Thriving Families. The Specialist will be integrated into all programs offered at Thriving Families by providing high-quality, trauma-informed childcare for families attending case management, workshops, and therapy appointments at the Thriving Families office, located near downtown Denver in the Valverde neighborhood. The Specialist will also support the onsite baby clothing donation store by sorting, organizing, and cleaning donated items.

Essential Functions

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
• Maintain schedule and duties for childcare team
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
• Communicate with parents about their child's daily activities and progress
• Respond to participant questions and comments
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a general knowledge of working with youth ages newborn - 12 years
• Manage the orderly arrangement, appearance and cleanliness of the childcare space
• Maintain paperwork and records
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with children ages infant--12years, such as nannying, caregiving, or in a daycare setting
• Current or previous CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Moderate lifting (children, toys, etc.), up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to engage and educate children through play and structured activities
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants
• Ability to problem solve and manage time effectively
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Location, in-person:

• Denver, CO 80223 (Required)

Salary: $41,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year