Before & After School Programs Lead

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

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing the child care program and promoting strong relations with families and the community.

The role involves enforcing licensing requirements, supervising students, and contributing to quality programming with regular training and development. A CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Must be age 18 or over
• Must have at least three months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children over the age of four who are not related
• A current early childhood professional credential level I or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet
• Each year, June 1 through May 31, the leader must complete at least 15 clock hours of training
• 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. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 15%
• Works directly and actively supervises and engages with students during times they are present in the program. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 15%
• Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
• Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Attend and participate in professional development trainingsas required by licensing and district. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Assists to implement quality lesson plans for every day the program is in operation. May assist in creating lesson plans. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 15%
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Creates and implements activities and field trips for full day programming. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Childcare knowledge

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing the child care program and promoting strong relations with families and the community.

The role involves enforcing licensing requirements, supervising students, and contributing to quality programming with regular training and development. A CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days is required.