Dynamic After-School Program Lead

Cherry Creek Schools; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks an energetic Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing high‑quality childcare services. You will engage with students, communicate with parents and school staff, and help market before/after care and full-day programming.

This non‑exempt role requires a focus on safety, discipline procedures, and staff collaboration. Candidates should show strong leadership, planning and community engagement skills, with current

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Must be age 18 or over.
• Three months (455 hours) of verified experience in care and supervision of four or more children (ages four+) or hold an EC credential Level I+ (version 3.0).
• Annually, June 1–May 31, at least 15 clock hours of training.
• Knowledge of most aspects of childcare.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate discipline procedures.
• Leadership and management skill.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and 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.
• Directly supervises and engages with students during program times.
• Exhibits excellent communication with parents, students, school staff, district staff and co-workers.
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
• Promotes and markets the program for before and after care and full days.
• Attend and participate in professional development trainings as required by licensing and district.
• Assist to implement quality lesson plans for every day the program is in operation; may assist in creating lesson plans.
• Assist with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, projects and program quality.
• Create and implement activities and field trips for full-day programming.
• Attend monthly program staff meetings as required by director.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Childcare leadership

Team supervision

Communication with parents

Education

Early childhood credential level I or higher

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools seeks an energetic Before and After School Leader to assist the program director in planning and implementing high‑quality childcare services. You will engage with students, communicate with parents and school staff, and help market before/after care and full-day programming.

This non‑exempt role requires a focus on safety, discipline procedures, and staff collaboration. Candidates should show strong leadership, planning and community engagement skills, with current