Before and After School Leader - High Plains Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District seeks a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing the child care program. The role emphasizes building community relations, supervising students, and promoting quality programming within the district.

Responsibilities include enforcing licensing requirements, developing engaging activities, and supporting professional development while maintaining safe conditions for all participants.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Leader must be age 18 or over.
• At least three months (455 hours) of verified experience caring for four or more children under four.
• Current early childhood credential level I (or higher) in version 3.0 as determined by the state.
• At least 15 clock hours of training each year (June 1 – May 31).
• Knowledge of most aspects of childcare.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all licensing requirements; daily duties and safety compliance.
• Supervise and engage with students during program hours.
• Maintain safe conditions for students and staff.
• Promote and market the before/after care program.
• Assist in implementing quality lesson plans and activities.
• Attend monthly program staff meetings and participate in trainings.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Discipline procedures

Problem solving

Education

Early childhood credential I

Job description

Job Title: Before and After School Leader

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Extended Childcare Services

Supervising Position: Director or designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 05

Last Updated: 0 3/19/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the program director to plan and implement the child care program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Assists director and/or assistant director to prepare and implement quality programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

1. 1. Follows and enforces all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 15%
2. 2. Works directly and actively supervises and engages with students during times they are present in the program. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 15%
3. 3. Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 10%
4. 4. Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 10%
5. 5. Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%
6. 6. Attend and participate in professional development trainingsas required by licensing and district. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%
7. 7. 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%
8. 8. Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies. Frequency: Monthly, Percentage of Time: 5%
9. 9. Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality. Frequency: Monthly, Percentage of Time: 5%
10. 10. Creates and implements activities and field trips for full day programming. Frequency: Monthly, Percentage of Time: 5%
11. 11. Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director. Frequency: Monthly, Percentage of Time: 5%
12. 12. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• The Before and After School Leader must be age 18 or over
• A Leader must demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
  • a. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual;
  • b. A current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) 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 effectivelyExcellent written and oral communication skills
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a loud noise level
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing
• Visual concentration
• Squatting
• Working with others

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching experience