Before & After School Program Lead

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an organized Before & After School Assistant Director to help plan and implement child care programs at the district level in Colorado. The role supports supervision of staff, development of engaging activities, and strong community relations with families and school partners.

The position involves ensuring licensing compliance, coordinating monthly meetings, and marketing the program for extended care options while delivering high-quality programming for

Qualifications

• Formal education and/or child care supervision experience as listed in minimum qualifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong leadership and management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements.
• Creates and implements quality lesson plans for each program day.
• Plans and facilitates developmentally appropriate group activities with safe materials.
• Supervises students directly during program times.
• Oversees day-to-day operations including materials, discipline, attendance, and safety.
• Open and close the program before and after school.
• Assist the program director with supervising program staff.
• Plan monthly director and principal meetings as requested.
• Create activities and field trips for full-day programming.
• Promote and market the program for before/after care and full days.
• Lead monthly staff meetings with program staff.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, and district staff.
• Participate in required professional development trainings.
• Maintain up-to-date staff files to meet licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Four-year college degree in recreation/education/childcare or related human services field

Associate degree or 60 credit hours with relevant childcare supervision experience

21 months (3,185 hours) of paid childcare supervision experience plus training qualifications

CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an organized Before & After School Assistant Director to help plan and implement child care programs at the district level in Colorado. The role supports supervision of staff, development of engaging activities, and strong community relations with families and school partners.

The position involves ensuring licensing compliance, coordinating monthly meetings, and marketing the program for extended care options while delivering high-quality programming for