Assistant Program Manager - BASE

Douglas County School District • Highlands Ranch, CO

10d • $20 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program; supervises and directs staff. Assists Program Manager in leading and managing daily operations of the program; assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services; assists in ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

This will be a split-shift position during school contact days in the before and after school programs, Monday through Friday. There will be mandatory meetings throughout the school year during the day. During school breaks, there's an opportunity for straight shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, or Human Services.
• OR An Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university AND three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual.
• OR Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual, and completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
• OR Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual, and completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months in the Assistant Program Manager position.
• OR A current early childhood education professional credential, level II or higher, in version 3.0 as determined by the Department.
• A department approved standard precautions training(s) that meets the current OSHA requirements prior to working with children.
• A building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children.
• A department approved training about child abuse prevention within thirty (3) calendar days of employment.
• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
• Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

Nice To Haves

• Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months in the Assistant Program Manager position (if not used as a primary qualification).
• Annual renewal of standard precautions training.
• Annual renewal of child abuse prevention training.
• At least three (3) clock hours per year in focus of social emotional development.
• A minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of on-going training per year, not including First Aid and CPR.
• Certification and re-certification of First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and direct others to meet the goals of the program and department.
• Ensure safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
• Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
• Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships by utilizing strategies for promoting social and emotional development.
• Assist Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand the strengths and needs of all children, including those who are highly impacted. Develop strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way.
• Plan and implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop life skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options
• paid vacation
• sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level