Out of School Time Director

District-Wide; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County School District Region 1 District-Wide in Leadville, CO is seeking an Out of School Time Director. The role oversees OST programming district-wide, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting, and partnerships, and acts as district administrator on duty after school hours.

Requires strong leadership and fundraising capabilities, and experience in K-12 settings. The position is a 215-day annual contract with a salary of $65,000–$70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• BA in education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in K-12 education, intervention experience a plus.
• Strong commitment to equity in education and promotion of academic achievement.
• Experience working with students living in poverty and English language learners.
• Experience writing and managing grants and budgets preferred.
• Familiarity with Expeditionary Learning core principles.
• Administrative experience in a non-profit or educational setting preferred.
• Experience supervising programs and employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and hold the vision for all OST programming across the district, and provide senior leadership and advocacy.
• Lead coordination among the OST Admin team; oversee strategy, policies, and sustainability.
• Lead strategic OST initiatives such as parent engagement, summer programming, and partnerships.
• Align staffing, programming, resources, and funding with district goals and sustainability.
• Develop high quality tutoring systems and enrichment programs to improve academic outcomes.
• Supervise OST Admin and Support staff; conduct goal-setting and evaluations.
• Manage program expenses, procurement, attendance data, and grants reporting.
• Provide oversight of programs during OST hours and serve as district administrator on duty.
• Engage community agencies, MOUs, and family input to refine OST offerings.
• Seek funding, manage budgets, and collaborate on fundraising and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Grant writing

Budget management

Equity in education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Google Suite

OST attendance database

Job description

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

District Administrative Role, 215-day annual contract

• Develop and hold the vision for all out-of-school time (OST) programming across the district. Provide senior leadership and advocacy for OST programming in the district and the community.
• Lead coordination and collaboration amongst the OST Admin team, including regular OST Admin meetings regarding OST strategy, policies, procedures, and sustainability.
• Lead strategic OST initiatives, such as parent engagement, summer programming, and community partnerships.
• Lead and ensure alignment of staffing, programming, resources, and funding for all OST programs focusing on improving academic outcomes, integration and alignment with in-school initiatives and district goals, and sustainability of these offerings.
• Develop high quality academic intervention/tutoring systems and enrichment programs for OST programs that will improve academic outcomes for students and provide a wide range of experiences.
• Develop high quality enrichment programming to promote holistic student development including interest exploration, physical activity, and culturally-relevant activities.
• Supervise full-time OST Admin staff (Bilingual Student Coordinator, Program Coordinator) through goal-setting, bi-yearly evaluations, and weekly check ins.
• Supervise part-time OST Support staff (OST Site Assistant, OST Activity Bus Driver).
• Maintain OST policies and procedures regarding safety, staff and student expectations, and activity guidelines in accordance with LCSD policies and procedures.

Program Coordination

• Guide OST Admin and Support staff with all program aspects of OST, including: hiring, scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluation of instructional staff and volunteers, program delivery, enrolling and scheduling students, site safety, parent communication and involvement, behavior support, and discipline.
• Manage use of Lake County Intermediate School as the primary site for OST programs.
• Manage program expenses and supplies procurement.
• Oversee attendance and program data systems as required for internal use and grant reporting.
• Manage use of OST Activity Bus and coordinate with the Transportation Manager to provide additional student transportation.
• Process payroll and submission of OST timesheets to Human Resources Director by the 14th of each month.
• Manage break and summer program offerings in collaboration with community partners and in accordance with grant requirements.

Program Supervision

• Provide oversight of programs and staff while programs are in operation during all OST hours, including afterschool and Fridays.
• Serve as the district administrator on duty from 3:15-6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 7:45am-4:00pm on Fridays.
• Follow LCSD school safety and emergency procedures at all times, and maintain the safety of all students through proper risk management strategies.
• Serves as substitute for OST Admin team when absent.
• Conduct OST site safety drills as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage community agencies in the school district’s OST work, including Youth Program Collective, and maintain MOUs & IGAs.
• Solicit ongoing input from youth and families on OST programs, including: interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other strategies.
• Collaborate with school leaders and community partners on parent engagement initiatives and evaluation of those initiatives for OST programs.

Funding & Fiscal

• Seek and secure funding to sustain OST programs including grant opportunities, local fundraising, program partnerships, and program fees to build sustainable, long-term solutions.
• Collaborate with district administration on fundraising and development strategies.
• Complete grant reporting requirements in a timely manner, submitting required data to CDE and other funders.
• Oversee budgets of programs and departments supervised.
• Manage identification and recording of student homelessness status.
• Facilitate referrals from LCSD staff to supportive services.
• Collaborate with LCSD Admin and community partners to secure funding and resources for LCSD homeless education program

Qualifications

• BA in education or related field; Master’s preferred
• Experience in K-12 education, intervention experience a plus
• Strong commitment to equity in education and promotion of academic achievement
• Experience working with students living in poverty and English language learners.
• Experience working in positive youth development and with families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience writing and managing grants and budgets preferred
• Familiarity with Expeditionary Learning core principles
• Administrative experience in a non-profit or educational setting preferred
• Experience supervising programs and employees preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and group management skills
• Experience working collaboratively with other agencies
• Flexible and creative
• Proficiency in using computers for communication, record keeping, and database input (Outlook, Google suite, OST attendance database)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• CPR/First Aid required upon employment

Out of School Time Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950779
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathleen Fitzsimmons
• Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street
• Leadville, Colorado 80461
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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