Program Manager - BASE

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

1d•$61,073 - $92,517•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and manages daily operations of the Before and After School Enterprise (BASE) programs at the school site. Recruits, hires, develops, trains, and supervises BASE staff; manages the site budget and finances; develops and implements programming and services that promote children’s well-being and development; ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations; and builds positive connections with families and stakeholders to support positive program outcomes. This is a split-shift position during school contact days and straight shifts during breaks. Mandatory meetings take place throughout the school year on school contact days. The position is based at Gold Rush Elementary and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 260 work days per year. The Program Manager must be at least 21 years old and meet at least one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in one of the specified education, child development, psychology, family studies, recreation, or human services fields; an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours plus three months (455 hours) of relevant experience caring for and supervising four or more unrelated children over age four; 21 months (3,185 hours) of such experience plus six semester credit hours or 40 clock hours of applicable school-age coursework within the first nine months in the role; or a current early childhood education professional credential at level II or higher under version 3.0. Required training includes department-approved standard precautions training meeting current OSHA requirements before working with children, building and physical premises safety training before working with children, department-approved child abuse prevention training within 30 calendar days of employment, at least three annual clock hours focused on social-emotional development, at least 15 annual clock hours of ongoing training (excluding First Aid and CPR), and First Aid and CPR certification and recertification. The program pays required training costs, including seat time at the employee’s current hourly rate.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet at least one of the stated education, experience, or credential qualification pathways: a relevant bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree; an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours plus three months (455 hours) of relevant experience; 21 months (3,185 hours) of relevant experience plus six semester credit hours or 40 clock hours of applicable school-age training within the first nine months in the position; or a current early childhood education professional credential at level II or higher under version 3.0.
Complete department-approved standard precautions training that meets current OSHA requirements before working with children; renew annually.
Complete building and physical premises safety training before working with children.
Complete department-approved child abuse prevention training within 30 calendar days of employment and renew annually.
Complete at least three clock hours of annual training focused on social-emotional development.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of ongoing training per year, excluding First Aid and CPR; accredited programs may require a higher annual minimum.
Maintain First Aid and CPR certification and complete recertification.
Maintain a generally positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
Have strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
Have strong verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
Be willing and committed to observing and modeling District policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand children’s strengths and needs, including those of highly impacted children, and develop strategies for safe and meaningful participation.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, using strategies that support social-emotional regulation and development.
Carry out other related duties as assigned or requested.
Plan and manage finances with accountability in ways that promote sustainability, transparency, and openness.
Develop, maintain, and continuously evaluate systems and practices that ensure the program is physically and psychologically safe for children.
Collaborate with staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve activities that support children’s learning, skill development, interests, self-worth, belonging, and community contribution.
Lead and manage daily BASE program operations at the school site.
Recruit, hire, develop, train, and supervise BASE staff.
Manage the site budget and finances.
Develop and implement programming and services that promote children’s well-being and development.
Establish positive relationships with families and stakeholders to support positive program outcomes.

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District-paid and voluntary supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
Voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to a 4% District match for up to five years from date of hire
Paid off-track time
Sick time
Personal time
Required training costs paid by the program, including seat time at the employee’s current hourly rate