Before & After School Assistant: Safe, Engaging Student Support

Cherry Creek Schools; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an assistant for its school-based child care program, working under a director or designee to supervise students and promote a positive school community. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and collaborative teamwork with school staff and families.

The position involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining safe conditions, and supporting program quality through participation in both structured and unstructured play, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The assistant must be at least 16 years of age
• Assistants must work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director or leader
• Each year of employment, the assistant must complete at least 15 clock hours of training
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days
• The assistant must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

Responsibilities

• Completes all tasks assigned by director, assistant director, or leader
• Follow procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual
• Participates and plays with students in structured and unstructured activities
• Maintains safe conditions for students and staff
• Follows and enforces program discipline policies and procedures
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials and supplies
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality
• Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, students, school staff and co workers
• Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an assistant for its school-based child care program, working under a director or designee to supervise students and promote a positive school community. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and collaborative teamwork with school staff and families.

The position involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining safe conditions, and supporting program quality through participation in both structured and unstructured play, with opportunities to contribute