After-School Program Leader & Enrichment Planner

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Careers in Colorado is seeking a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing the child care program. The role focuses on community relations, quality programming, and day-to-day supervision of students within the program.

The position requires compliance with licensing, strong communication with families and staff, and contributing to enrichment activities and field trips.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrate ability to work with children by meeting one of two qualifications: 3+ months of verified supervision experience or a Level I EC credential.
• Complete at least 15 clock hours of training each year (June 1–May 31).
• Knowledege of most aspects of childcare.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures.
• Some leadership and management skill.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements.
• Works directly and actively supervises and engages with students during times they are present in the program.
• Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers.
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
• Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days.
• Attend and participate in professional development trainings as required by licensing and district.
• Assists to implement quality lesson plans for every day the program is in operation.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality.
• Creates and implements activities and field trips for full day programming.
• Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Decision making

Leadership ability

Discipline procedures

Knowledge of childcare

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Three months (455 hours) experience with young children

Early childhood credential level I (Version 3.0)

15 clock hours of training annually

Job description

Cherry Creek Careers in Colorado is seeking a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing the child care program. The role focuses on community relations, quality programming, and day-to-day supervision of students within the program.

The position requires compliance with licensing, strong communication with families and staff, and contributing to enrichment activities and field trips.