PROGRAM LEADER, WEST

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Support a safe, positive, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes the optimal growth, development, and success of children. Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff, visitors, and community members through effective communication, professionalism, and positive interactions. Provide appropriate supervision and an organized, orderly learning environment that supports student well-being and achievement. Uphold, interpret, and communicate the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the district while helping ensure compliance with established standards and expectations.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must currently hold certification in or be able to become trained in First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration and Universal Precautions Certified.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all Extended Learning and Community Schools (ELCS)/Discovery Link, the District, and Colorado Department of Human Services policies, procedures, and regulations related to student supervision, tracking, safety, and staff conduct
Follow Discovery Link staff conduct guidelines, staffing philosophy, and all licensing requirements, including maintaining required staff to child ratios at all times
Supervise students independently and provide active supervision to ensure student safety
Implement daily program schedules, curriculum, and engaging activities, including recreational and movement based programming
Maintain appropriate student behavior standards consistent with the district Behavior Matrix
Understand and follow accident reporting, incident documentation, and other required recordkeeping procedures, with supervisor support as needed
Prepare, maintain, and restore program spaces before and after use, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and completion of housekeeping duties; review daily schedules, staffing assignments, and supervision expectations
Foster positive relationships with families, school personnel, and Discovery Link staff; provide accurate program information, substitute at program sites as requested
Other duties as assigned