Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

About The Position

The Substitute Program Leader supports the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities and promotes positive community relations among community members and school clientele. The role may provide individual student assistance or support a small number of children outside the classroom in before-school, after-school, and full-day child care programs. Assistance may include life-skill activities and personal needs. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, demonstrate the ability to work with children, and meet at least one of these qualifications: have at least three months (455 hours) of verified experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four; or hold a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher under version 3.0. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. First Aid and CPR certification from the American Heart Association and Universal Precautions Training from OSHA are listed. The position requires occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds and frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting. The listed hourly rate is $18.31. The position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plans and paid sick time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with children.
Must meet at least one of the following: have at least three months (455 hours) of verified experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four; or hold a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I or higher under version 3.0.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
First Aid and CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Universal Precautions Training from OSHA.

Responsibilities

Support the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in programs and unstructured activities.
Develop and promote good community relations among community members and school clientele.
Use positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful, cooperative interactions among children.
Ensure children’s safety through sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
Plan and implement activities that help children learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
Provide individual student assistance or assistance to a small number of children outside the classroom, including help with life-skill activities and personal needs, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.