Hourly Before and After School Leader - Greenwood Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a supervisor for the after-school/child care program. The role involves implementing the program, stepping in for the director or assistant director when needed, and promoting strong relations with the school community and families.

The position requires leadership, experience with school-age children, and the ability to maintain safe, high-quality childcare while adhering to district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Leader must be present at center at least 40% of each operation day or when director/assistant director are absent.
• At least 3 months (i.e. 460 hours) of experience working with school-aged children in a paid child care setting.
• Experience in a paid child care program or licensed teaching experience.
• Ability to work with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Enforces Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers.
• Enforces procedures in the ECS Procedures Manual.
• Assumes supervisory role when director/assistant director are absent.
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
• Follows and enforces program discipline procedures.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities and arts and crafts projects.
• Works toward providing high-quality childcare.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and coworkers.
• Follows district policies and uses district facilities with care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Decision making

Job description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN: Hourly

PAY RANGE: Hourly Wage Rate

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SUPERVISOR: Before and After School Director or designee

LAST UPDATED: 20/20/2023

JOB SUMMARY: Implements the child care program, assumes director's and/or assistant director's responsibilities in their absence. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Follows and enforces Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers.
• Follows and enforces procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
• Assumes supervisory role when director and/or assistant director are absent.
• Maintains safe conditions for all students and staff.
• Follows and enforces program discipline procedures.
• Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, and supplies.
• Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, arts and crafts projects, and program quality.
• Works toward the goal of providing high-quality childcare.
• Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, staff, and coworkers.
• Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

• A leader must be present at the center at least 40% of any day the program is in operation or any time the director and/or assistant director are absent
• Age 18 and at least three (3) months (i.e. 460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or part-time equivalent experience working with unrelated school-aged children.3. Experience in a paid child care program
• Experience in a paid child care program, para-educator experience, or any licensed teaching experience
• The leader must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children
• 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
• Complete the department-approved course in Injury Prevention
• Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• 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

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing
• Visual concentration
• Squatting
• Working with others