Child Care - Program Leader

School District 27J; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 27J in Colorado is seeking a part-time before/after program supervisor for children ages 5–12. You will supervise activities, plan materials for daily and group activities, discuss issues with parents, and collect tuition.

Shift: Tue-Fri 3:00–6:00 pm on a 9-month calendar. Requires a high school diploma; CPR/First Aid and universal precautions within one month; medication administration training within one month; 15 hours of child care training; ability to lift up to 50 pounds;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR, First Aid and Universal precautions certifications required within one month of hire.
• Medication Administration and delegation training must be acquired within 1 month after hire.
• 15 hours of child care training within the 12 months.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Pass post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Pass Colorado and Federal FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure a safe environment for children and staff.
• Plan and prepare materials for daily activities and craft projects; assist with homework.
• Prepare and clean up after snacks; maintain good hygiene.
• Keep a clean, healthy environment and sanitize surfaces.
• Maintain daily attendance records and know children's locations at all times.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and stay informed about district changes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Universal precautions certification

Medication Administration training

Medication delegation training

12 months of child care training

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Supervise students between the ages of 5 years and 12 years at the before/after program, including maintaining daily records of attendance; preparing, planning, and implementing materials for small and large group activities; discussing issues with parents as appropriate; and collecting tuition.

SALARY

Classified Grade J, $20.13 - $24.84 per hour to start, depending on recent relevant experience. Shift: Tuesday-Friday 3:00-6:00 pm on the 9-month work calendar. Not eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise children and ensure that the environment is safe, healthy and secure for the children and staff.
• Plan and prepare appropriate materials for daily activities, as well as organize craft projects, game playing, and assist children with homework.
• Prepare and clean-up after snack. Ensure that good hygiene is followed during snack time.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for children by cleaning the facility, sanitizing surfaces, putting toys and games away.
• Maintain daily records of attendance and know where children are at all times.
• Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss issues and concerns about children and activities. In addition, get information on changes within the district and child care programs.
• Receive tuition payments from parents when necessary. Handout and receive registration materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR, First Aid and Universal precautions certifications required within one month of hire.
• Medication Administration and delegation training must also be acquired within 1 month after hire.
• 15 hours of child care training within the 12 months.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3 months of full time satisfactory and verifiable experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job, manage multiple priorities, manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, ability to diffuse and mange volatile and stressful situation.
• Some personal computer, keyboarding, word processing and telephone skills required.

All posted vacancies in the District close at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Note: Certified positions at .8 and greater are benefited. Classified positions of 30 hours and above are benefitted.

NON DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, 27J Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment.