Hourly Before and After School Leader - Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Implements the child care program, assumes director's and/or assistant director's responsibilities in their absence. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Requirements

A leader must be present at the center at least 40% of any day the program is in operation or any time the director and/or assistant director are absent
Age 18 and at least three (3) months (i.e. 460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or part-time equivalent experience working with unrelated school-aged children.
Experience in a paid child care program, para-educator experience, or any licensed teaching experience
The leader must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children
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
Complete the department-approved course in Injury Prevention
Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

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

Follows and enforces Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers.
Follows and enforces procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
Assumes supervisory role when director and/or assistant director are absent.
Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
Follows and enforces program discipline procedures.
Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, and supplies.
Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, arts and crafts projects, and program quality.
Works toward the goal of providing high-quality childcare.
Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, staff, and coworkers.
Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.