After-School Program Lead & Childcare Operations

Cherry Creek School District; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District seeks a diligent Before & After School Assistant Director to help plan and implement our childcare program. You will support staff supervision, develop engaging activities, and ensure quality programming while maintaining strong relationships with families and school staff.

The role emphasizes licensing compliance, daily operations, and coordination with the program director. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Requires criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Education options: four-year degree in recreation/education/human services; or associate degree + 3 months of experience; or 21 months caregiver experience with coursework.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements daily (10%).
• Assist to create and implement quality lesson plans daily (10%).
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate group activities with safe environment daily (10%).
• Supervise and engage with students during program hours (10%).
• Oversee day-to-day operations: materials, discipline, parent communications, attendance, food handling, and sanitation (10%).
• Open and close the program before/after school (5%).
• Assist director with supervising program staff (5%).
• Attend monthly director and principal meetings (5%).
• Create and implement full-day activities and field trips (5%).
• Promote and market the program for before/after care and full days (5%).
• Help conduct monthly staff meetings (5%).
• Maintain excellent communication with parents, students, staff, and district personnel (5%).
• Attend required professional trainings and keep staff files up-to-date (5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/child care

Associate degree + 3 months child care experience

21 months of caregiver experience + coursework

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Cherry Creek School District seeks a diligent Before & After School Assistant Director to help plan and implement our childcare program. You will support staff supervision, develop engaging activities, and ensure quality programming while maintaining strong relationships with families and school staff.

The role emphasizes licensing compliance, daily operations, and coordination with the program director. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in