Assistant Program Manager - BASE

Douglas County School District; Pierz (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan options (403(b)/457)

Job summary

Douglas County School District’s Pioneer Elementary unit seeks an Assistant Program Manager - BASE to supervise children, guide staff, and support daily program operations. The role involves developing and evaluating programs, ensuring safety, and fostering community relations with families and school partners.

Requirements include age 21+, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and completion of required trainings in safety, child abuse prevention, and first aid.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in child development, psychology, early childhood education, or related fields.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree + 3 months of care experience with 4+ children; or 21 months of experience with 4+ children plus coursework.
• ECE credential level II+ (ECPC 3.0) per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor staff to meet program goals.
• Ensure child safety through supervision and guidance.
• Promote social-emotional development and positive peer relations.
• Assist Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Plan activities to foster learning, life skills, and community belonging.
• Collaborate with families and other providers to support each child.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education or related fields

Associate’s degree + 3 months care experience with 4+ children (non-related)

21 months experience with 4+ non-related children; optional coursework/training

Current ECE credential, level II or higher (ECPC 3.0)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Program Manager - BASE

Job Description:

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program; supervises and directs staff. Assists Program Manager in leading and managing daily operations of the program; assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services; assists in ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

The Assistant Program Manager must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

• a. A Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: (1) Child Development (2) Psychology (3) Early Childhood Education (4) Early Childhood Special Education (5) Elementary Education (6) Elementary Special Education (7) Family and Human Development (8) Family Studies (9) Special Education (10) Outdoor Education (11) Recreation (12) Human Services; or,
• b. An Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university AND three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or, CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1402-1 Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration 10; or,
• c. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual, and one (1) of the following qualifications: (1) Completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university; or (2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months in the Assistant Program Manager position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508; or,
• d. A current early childhood education professional credential, level II or higher, in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/aboutthe-ecpc?language=en_US.

Additional Required Training:

• A department approved standard precautions training(s) that meets the current OSHA requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
• A building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children.
• A department approved training about child abuse prevention within thirty (3) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
• At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in focus of social emotional development.
• A minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of on-going training per year, not including First Aid and CPR. Annual on-going training hour minimum is higher at accredited programs.
• Certification and re-certification of First Aid and CPR.

All required training costs are paid by the program, including seat time (at employee’s current hourly rate)

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

*** This will be a split-shift position during school contact days in the before and after school programs, Monday through Friday. There will be mandatory meetings throughout the school year during the day. During school breaks, there’s an opportunity for straight shifts.***

Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor, and direct others to meet the goals of the program and department.
• Ensure safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
• Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships by utilizing strategies for promoting social and emotional development.
• Assist Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand the strengths and needs of all children, including those who are highly impacted.Develop strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way.
• Plan and implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop life skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
• Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

Education:

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Pioneer Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

30

FTE:

0.75

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are the granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$20.25 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$26.27 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$20.25 USD - $32.28 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

October 15, 2026