Afterschool Program Leader — Safe, Engaging Care

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks an organized Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and delivering high-quality childcare services. You will work with staff to maintain safety, communicate with families, and support daily operations.

The role requires 18+ years of age, background check, and relevant credentials with ongoing training; CPR/First Aid certification is expected or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Leader must be 18 years or older.
• At least three months (455 hours) of verified experience in care and supervision of four or more children aged four or older.
• Must hold an early childhood credential level I or higher (version 3.0 per the state guidance).
• Each year, June 1 through May 31, complete at least 15 clock hours of training.
• Knowledge of most aspects of childcare; ability to discipline appropriately.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director to plan and implement the child care program.
• Develop and promote good community relations among school and community clientele.
• Assist director to prepare and implement quality programming.
• Follow licensing requirements and maintain safe conditions for students and staff.
• Promote and market the before/after care program to families.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Discipline procedures

Decision making

Problem solving

Childcare knowledge

Education

Early childhood credential level I

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools seeks an organized Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and delivering high-quality childcare services. You will work with staff to maintain safety, communicate with families, and support daily operations.

The role requires 18+ years of age, background check, and relevant credentials with ongoing training; CPR/First Aid certification is expected or obtainable within 30 days.