Before and After School Leader - Walnut Hills Community Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and delivering high‑quality child care services within the district. The role emphasizes safety, communication with families, and program development to ensure engaging, age‑appropriate activities for students.

Responsibilities include supervising students, promoting the program to parents and staff, and contributing to continuous improvement of daily lessons and field trips.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• The leader must be age 18 or over.
• Experience with children; ability to supervise groups.
• Training hours: 15 clock hours annually (June 1–May 31).
• Knowledge of childcare basics; ability to use appropriate discipline procedures.
• Leadership and management capability; strong communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces Colorado licensing requirements daily.
• Supervises and engages with students during program times.
• Communicates effectively with parents, students, staff, and community.
• Maintains safe conditions for students and staff.
• Markets the program for before/after care and full days.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

3 months (455 hours) childcare experience

Early childhood credential level I or higher (version 3.0)

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

3/19/2025

Pay Information

Benefits Information

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. Follows and enforces all Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 15%
• 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. Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
• 4. Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 10%
• 5. Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 6. Attend and participate in professional development trainingsas required by licensing and district. Frequency: Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 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. Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 9. Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 10. Creates and implements activities and field trips for full day programming. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 11. Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director. Frequency: Monthly. Percentage of Time: 5%
• 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

• 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 effectively
• Excellent 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

• 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