Before and After School Assistant Director - Willow Creek Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools • Centennial, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Before & After School Assistant Director assists with planning and implementing the child care program, supervising staff, preparing quality programming, and developing positive community relations among school and community clientele. The role supports daily before- and after-school care and full-day programming, and regularly opens and closes the program. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Director or designee.

The position requires compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements and district training requirements. The Assistant Director must complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year from June 1 through May 31. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire. The position is classified as non-exempt in the Extended Childcare Services classification group and Educational Support Personnel pay plan, Range 08.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
• Must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways: a four-year college degree in recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a human services subject; an associate degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university plus three months (455 hours) of experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four; 21 months (3,185 hours) of experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four plus either six semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university or 40 clock hours of applicable school-age-child coursework within the first nine months in the director position; or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher, Version 3.0, as determined by the Department.
• Verification of qualifications must be included in the employee’s Staff Records File.
• Complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year from June 1 through May 31.
• Experience in a paid child care program, para-educator role, or licensed teaching role.
• Demonstrate ability and interest in working with school-age children.
• Thorough and current knowledge of all aspects of childcare.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Complete all training required by licensing.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the public sector.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements.
• Assist in creating and implementing quality lesson plans for each day the program operates.
• Assist in planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate small- and large-group activities, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment with accessible, age-appropriate materials.
• Actively supervise and engage with students while they are in the program.
• Assist with day-to-day program operations, including preparing materials and toys, student discipline, parent complaints, attendance, food handling and sanitation, and students’ personal needs.
• Regularly open and close the program before and after school.
• Assist the program director with supervision of program staff.
• Assist in planning and attending monthly director meetings and principal meetings as requested.
• Create and implement activities and field trips for full-day programming.
• Promote and market before- and after-school care and full-day programs.
• Assist the program director in conducting monthly staff meetings.
• Communicate with parents, students, school staff, district staff, and coworkers.
• Attend and participate in professional development training required by licensing and the district.
• Assist in maintaining current staff files to meet licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree