Before and After School Leader - Highline Community Elementary School

Cherry Creek • Aurora, CO

3d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY : Assist the program director to p lan and implement the child care program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Assists director and/or assistant director to prepare and implement quality programming. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• The Before and After School Leader must be age 18 or over
• A Leader must demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications: a. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual; or b. A current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet
• Each year, June 1 through May 31, the leader must complete at least 15 clock hours of training
• Knowledge of most aspects of childcare
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures
• Some leadership and management skill
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and to solve problems effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain 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

• Follows and enforces all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements.
• Works directly and actively supervises and engages with students during times they are present in the program.
• Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers.
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
• Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days.
• Attend and participate in professional development trainings as required by licensing and district.
• Assists to implement quality lesson plans for every day the program is in operation. May assist in creating lesson plans.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality.
• Creates and implements activities and field trips for full day programming.
• Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed