Supervisor, Extended Learning

DPS•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Extended Learning oversees the day-to-day operation of a Discovery Link site, supporting staff and ensuring high-quality year-round programming for children. The role plans, evaluates, and guides the work of direct reports; promotes a productive team environment; and helps the site meet operational goals. The supervisor works with site staff, families, host-school personnel, regional management, and community partners to deliver engaging programs during the school year, camps, and dismissal days. The position also manages program enrollment, staffing, attendance, records, budgets, licensing compliance, and communication. The supervisor must maintain a punctual and reliable schedule, be available by cell phone between 6:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., work both shifts and split shifts as needed, and be present during afternoon program hours. The role includes professional development and coaching for staff, as well as participation in required department training and meetings.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.
Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Work both shifts and split shifts as needed and maintain availability by cell phone between 6:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Meet the position’s scheduling requirements, including afternoon site presence and periodic morning-program check-ins.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain high-quality site programs using positive youth development strategies.
Ensure curriculum and programming are delivered in an enriching, engaging, and enjoyable manner during the school year, camps, and dismissal days.
Supervise and assist site staff with planning and implementing curriculum, centers, Theme Teams, field trips, and other program components.
Plan and implement thematic units with site staff throughout the year.
Purchase special items within guidelines and budget limitations.
Oversee and guide the discipline process.
Manage attendance records, ensure staff-to-student ratios, and communicate staffing needs based on attendance.
Identify market strategies to maintain or increase program enrollment.
Ensure parents receive information about upcoming events, registration, camps, and family nights.
Manage program registration, partnerships, and volunteers for enrichment activities.
Manage part-time staff and review their performance annually.
Provide timely and accurate information on program operations; oversee staff hours and submit time through payroll systems.
Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule; work both shifts and split shifts as needed; attend the site during afternoon program hours and check in on the morning program at least twice a week and as needed.
Be available by cell phone between 6:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Substitute for programs as requested by Regional Managers and perform the duties of the staff member being covered.
Create and implement systems that support approved best programming practices.
Train, supervise, coach, and hire site staff; manage corrective action when necessary.
Coordinate with the Regional Manager regarding licensing requirements for staff records.
Observe and participate in program components to support staff and ensure program quality.
Facilitate monthly staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Communicate host-school policies and procedures to staff.
Build cooperative relationships with school personnel and attend meetings as required or necessary.
Provide Discovery Link information for weekly school newsletters and meet monthly or as needed with the principal or designated school staff about program successes, challenges, and issues.
Collaborate with the host school to align discipline procedures and curriculum with the school day.
Implement Colorado Department of Human Services child care guidelines and DELCS and Discovery Link policies and procedures.
Supervise and maintain required Discovery Link logs, including accident, child abuse, discipline, natural disaster, and drill records.
Manage storage, delegation, and administration of children’s medications in compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain site records and information required by the Department of Human Services and process reports required by Denver Public Schools and licensing.
Attend required department meetings and communicate regularly with the Regional Manager and financial and registration staff.
Participate in Administrative Team meetings as required and perform other assigned duties.
Attend DELCS orientations, training, and staff meetings; present workshops when requested.
Complete at least 15 hours of professional development training annually and encourage, evaluate, communicate, and coach staff members’ professional growth.