BASE Program Site Leader

Adams 12 Five Star Schools•Mountain View, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Lead and support children in the BASE Program during educational and recreational activities and field trips. Duties include providing direction, guidance and assistance to students; effectively handling student discipline situations; ensuring student safety and security; communicating with parents, staff, teachers and site director; opening, closing and securing school building; preparing snacks; cleaning classroom areas; recording attendance; assisting sick or injured students; assisting BASE Program site director with supervision of staff; and creating new activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 6 months of experience in supervising and monitoring students.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be qualified based on the Department of Human Services regulations.
Criminal background check required for hire.
CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions Certifications are required within 90 days after entering position.
Will be required to take medication administration training as needed.
Must complete current state required annual continuing education (presently 15 hours minimum) related to one or more of the following: child growth and development, health and safe environment, developmentally appropriate practices, guidance, family relationships, cultural and individual diversity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Supervise, support, guide and assist students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation and meet the children's needs.
Create interesting educational activities to engage the interest of students.
Monitor student behavior during activities, effectively handle student discipline situations and encourage and support positive behavior.
Record attendance and contact parents regarding absent students.
Observe the children and monitor the safety and security of the building at all times to ensure the children's health and safety.
Prepare snacks and clean the activity, cafeteria and kitchen areas after use.
Distribute medicine to students as directed and provide general First Aid when needed.
Maintain student to staff ratios.
Communicate information with parents, staff and teachers regarding child and/or program.
Call parents to get authorization for an unauthorized adult to pick up the student from the program.
Check identification of adults picking up students.
Assist BASE Program director with developing and supporting BASE Program site aides including mentoring, training, and completing paperwork, interviewing and hiring.
Supervise and maintain order of staff and students and communicate any issues to the site director.
May be responsible for review, approval and verification of reported time using the district time and labor system.
Open, close and secure school building at the end of the program by locking doors and turning off lights.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.