Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: 46,000 - 52,000
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Required Education:
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Assistant to join our school health services team. In this role, you will work closely with the onsite Registered Nurse to support the health and well-being of students and staff. The Health Assistant will assist in providing first aid, administering medications, managing student health records, and ensuring the overall safety and wellness of the school community. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to student health, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic school environment.
Reports to: Associate Head of Lower School
Terms: Full-time, non- exempt
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, school year
Job Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Provides appropriate health care for students (Age one year - Grade 8)
- Provide immediate care for minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, and scrapes.
- Provide appropriate medical intervention to students who are injured or become ill during the school day, including on site school athletics.
- Help administer all prescription and nonprescription medication as delegated by the registered nurse.
- Follow care plans for students with chronic health conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, tracheostomy, seizure management) as delegated by the registered nurse.
Helps Registered Nurse maintain health records and relevant medical history of students
- Updates necessary health information including immunization records in the database system.
- Follow up with parents about missing student health information.
- Manages confidential information responsibly.
- Log visits to the Health Office in an online database.
Prepares paperwork and medication for off-site trips as delegated by Registered Nurse
- Help prepare and organize all required health-related paperwork, such as medical consent forms, emergency action plans, and medication authorizations for each student participating in trips.
- Collaborate with registered nurse and trip organizers and other staff to ensure that all health-related safety measures, including first aid supplies, are in place before and during trips.
- Other duties as assigned.
Team Player
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who…
- Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.
- Provides a safe environment for students.
- Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues
growth as a culturally responsive educator.
- Upholds school, employee, and family confidentiality.
- Representative for school in position and in community.
- Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.
- Adheres to all school policies and procedures.
- Offers administrative team support after-hours and on weekends as needed.
- Likes to work with people and create solutions.
- Takes on additional responsibilities to support the evolving needs of the community.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification in health care (CNA or equivalent) preferred.
- First Aid, CPR certified, preferred. Must be obtained within the first three months of employment.
- Previous health assistant in a school setting and/or experience working with the pediatric population, preferred.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid instructor certification within one year of employment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for effectively supporting students, parents, and staff.
- Strong data entry with knowledge of and experience with office software including Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence,
build strong character,
enrich learning through the arts and athletics,
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $46,000-$52,000 annually. Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 01/29/2026)