Supervisor, Extended Learning

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•$48,534 - $58,242

About The Position

Supervises day-to-day duties of an operational unit. Ensures completion of daily activities, directs and supports the team's work efforts, maximizes productivity and achieves short term goals. Improves the team environment; plans, evaluates, and guides the behaviors of direct reports (combination of hourly and exempt).

Requirements

Bachelor's or relevant work experience -A 4-year college degree with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field. OR Two years of college education (60 credits earned) and 6 months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children
1+ Year of Supervisory Experience in a structured educational setting
Minimally Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Must be at least 21 years of age as defined by Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers.
Must be Able to become First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions and Medication Certified.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Guidelines and Regulations
Ability to effectively lead a team
Ability to set goals, work independently and drive results
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and student
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to pick up and deliver supplies, as needed
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace; database experience a plus

Responsibilities

Operational effectiveness : ensures completion of daily activities; directs and supports the team's work efforts, maximizes productivity and achieves short term goals.
Improves the team environment; plans, evaluates, and guides the behaviors of direct reports.
Plans and organizes : decides how work gets completed, based on what work is prioritized by management. Sets the team up for success by establishing: goals, action plans, deadlines, and standards. Tactfully assigns work to the team according to aptitude, skills, work load and interests.
Controls quality: closely tracks efforts to confirm work is performed according to standards; checks progress, evaluates accuracy, discovers deviations and identifies solutions.
Coaches and advises : leads and influences the team's best work by serving as an escalation point, solving routine problems, preventing conflicts, and giving direct feedback. Provides instruction and guidance to ensure full understanding of designated activities.
Training and development : provides ongoing opportunities to help improve daily work skills; educates new team members, hosts meetings, mentors, and allows showcase of strengths. Ensures compliance with district by implementing and enforcing standard practices and procedures.
Communication : maintains a close relationship and regularly discusses workload and deadlines with the team. Report status to team members and managers, including cost, scope, quality, time, performance, and output to create a positive team atmosphere and keep everyone informed.
Ensure success of year round programs through the use of positive youth development strategies
Ensure program and curriculum delivery is implemented for children during the school year, camps and dismissal days, in an enriching, engaging and enjoyable manner.
Supervise and assist the site staff in the planning and implementation of curriculum, centers, Theme Teams, field trips and additional program components.
Plan and implement, with site staff, thematic units throughout the year.
Purchase of special items according to guidelines and budget limitations.
Oversee and guide the discipline process.
Manage attendance records, ensure staff/student ratios. Communicate need for adding or reducing staff for actual attendance numbers.
Identify market strategies to maintain and /or increase program enrollment.
Responsible for ensuring parents receive information on all upcoming Discovery Link events including parent/family nights, registration, or Camps.
Manage program registration
Manage multiple partnerships and volunteers for enrichment activities
Manage part-time staff members and review performance annually
Provide accurate and timely information on program operations as requested.
Oversee staff hours and submit time through proper payroll systems.
Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during your scheduled hours.
Must be able to work both shifts any given day and work split shifts as needed.
Must be at site during afternoon program hours and check-in to the morning program at minimum two times a week and as needed.
Be available by cell phone between the hours of 6:15am-6:30pm.
Substitute as needed for all programs as requested by the Regional Managers. Perform all duties, as outlined by the specific job description, of the staff for which you are substituting.
Creating and implementing appropriate systems to ensure best programming practices as approved by the Department of Extended Learning.
Train, supervise and coach all staff members to create a harmonious and efficient working environment.
Responsible for hiring for site staff.
Supervise and manage staff corrective action process when necessary.
Communicate with Regional Manager regarding licensing requirements for all staff records.
Observe and engage in program components to enhance staff support and ensure program quality.
Facilitate monthly staff meeting and professional development opportunity.
Obtain and communicate to staff all host school policies and procedures
Promote a cooperative relationship with all school personnel including the principal, secretary and facility manager.
Attend meetings as required or necessary.
Provide Discovery Link information to weekly school newsletters to families.
Meet monthly or as needed with principal or designated school staff to update about programmatic successes and challenges. monthly with host school “designated” staff to update program issues through conversation and the Principal Report.
Collaborate with the host school to align discipline procedures and curriculum with school day.
Be knowledgeable of, and able to implement, Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Guidelines.
Become knowledgeable of, and able to implement, DELCS and Discovery Link’s Policies and Procedures.
Supervise and maintain all Discovery Link logs (Accident, Child Abuse, Discipline, Natural Disaster and Record of Drills.)
Provide effective medication management including storage, delegation, and administration of children's medication(s) in compliance with Colorado
Maintain all appropriate records and site information as required by the Department of Human Services.
Process all reports as required by Denver Public Schools and Licensing.
Attend all required department meetings.
Communicate regularly with Regional Manager
Communicate regularly with financial and registration staff regarding program changes, account information and enrollment.
Participate in Administrative Team meetings as required.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Attend all DELCS orientations, training and staff meetings.
Present workshops at DELCS and Discovery Link trainings as requested.
Participate in at least 15 hours of professional development training in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services and DELCS and Discovery
Evaluate, communicate, coach and encourage professional growth opportunities to staff members.