Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. Program leaders must be at least 18 years of age, 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 in version 3.0, as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Listed certifications are First Aid & CPR Certification from the American Heart Association and Universal Precautions Training from OSHA. This substitute position is based at Redstone Elementary, has a scheduled workload of zero hours per week, and pays $18.31 per hour. It is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plans and paid sick time.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrate the ability to work with children.
Meet at least one qualification: 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 in version 3.0, as determined by the Department.
High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid & CPR Certification from the American Heart Association.
Universal Precautions Training from OSHA.

Responsibilities

Ensure children's safety by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
Plan and implement program activities that provide opportunities for children to learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
Use positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
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.