After-School Program Leader: Safe, Engaging Care

Cherry Creek; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek is seeking an Assistant to the Program Director to plan and implement the child care program, develops and promotes strong community relations among families and school staff, and supports quality programming.

This role involves coordinating activities, supporting licensing requirements, and helping to create engaging lesson plans and events for before/after school programs. The position requires teamwork, reliability, and a dedication to safe, enriching environments for children.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work with children and meet one of the listed qualifications: 3+ months of verified care experience or an eligible credential.
• Annual training: 15 clock hours (June 1 – May 31).
• Knowledge of most aspects of childcare.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures.
• Some leadership and management skill.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and to solve problems effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current 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. May assist in creating lesson plans.
• 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 assigned or requested.

Skills

Child care

Leadership

Communication

Discipline procedures

Decision making

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Education

Three months experience with groups of children (455 hours)

Early childhood credential level I or higher (version 3.0)

Job description

Cherry Creek is seeking an Assistant to the Program Director to plan and implement the child care program, develops and promotes strong community relations among families and school staff, and supports quality programming.

This role involves coordinating activities, supporting licensing requirements, and helping to create engaging lesson plans and events for before/after school programs. The position requires teamwork, reliability, and a dedication to safe, enriching environments for children.