Hourly Before and After School Leader - Greenwood Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before and After School Leader implements the child care program and assumes the responsibilities of the director and/or assistant director when they are absent. The role also develops and promotes positive community relations among community and school clientele. A leader must be present at the center for at least 40% of any day the program operates, or whenever the director and/or assistant director are absent. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Leaders follow and enforce school-age child care regulations, department procedures, program discipline procedures, and district policies. They help maintain a safe environment, care for equipment and supplies, contribute ideas for enrichment activities and program quality, and communicate with parents, staff, and coworkers. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have at least three months (460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or part-time equivalent experience working with unrelated school-aged children.
Have experience in a paid child care program, para-educator work, or licensed teaching.
Demonstrate the ability to work with school-aged children.
Have knowledge of most aspects of child care.
Be able to develop and use appropriate discipline procedures.
Have some leadership and management skills.
Be able to make appropriate decisions and solve problems effectively.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Complete the department-approved Injury Prevention course.
Complete the Department-approved playground safety course for School-Aged Child Care Centers.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications, or be able to obtain them within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Implement the child care program.
Assume the director’s and/or assistant director’s responsibilities when they are absent.
Follow and enforce Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers and procedures in the ECS Procedures Manual.
Assume a supervisory role when the director and/or assistant director are absent.
Maintain safe conditions for students and staff.
Follow and enforce program discipline procedures.
Assist with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
Contribute ideas for enrichment activities, arts and crafts projects, and program quality.
Work toward providing high-quality child care.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and coworkers.
Follow district policies and use district facilities with care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Develop and promote good community relations among community and school clientele.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year from June 1 through May 31.