Part-Time After-School Program Leader

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothills is seeking a Program Leader for After School Childcare to assist with daily operations, plan activities, and maintain a safe, engaging environment for children ages 5-12. Part-time hours run 2:15/2:30pm–6:00pm on school days, with extended breaks when hours extend to 6:45am–6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Ideal for developing leadership experience in childcare. Applicants must be 18+, have 460 hours of childcare experience, and be able to obtain CPR/First Aid, background checks, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum 460 hours of documented experience working with children.
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of positive classroom management skills, positive reinforcement and child redirection.
• Be able to obtain all trainings required to work in a licensed childcare environment (such as CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter Training, Playground Safety, Injury Prevention and Medication Administration, as well as 15 hours of annual training provided by employer).
• Pass TRAILS and CBI/FBI fingerprint background checks for working in licensed childcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily supervision and care of youth ages 5-12.
• Maintain a safe environment for program participants and ensure that proper safety precautions are being followed during programs, field trips, and all excursions.
• Facilitate activities such as arts, science, building and dramatic play in a classroom setting or gross motor games in the gym or outside.
• Assist in the daily set-up and delivery of program by organizing daily routines, snacks and meals, playground supervision while maintaining a clean and orderly environment and care of program materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with other after school staff to plan activities and build a place where we all love to work and play.
• Communicate effectively, professionally, and regularly with the supervisor, teammates and families through verbal and written communication; maintain confidentiality.
• Cultivate an inviting and nurturing environment for every child.
• Build trusting relationships while using excellent judgment with children, families, and co-workers.
• Use positive behavior reinforcement and developmentally appropriate guidance techniques to encourage appropriate behavior, informs supervisor if assistance is needed with behavior management, and provides documentation of inappropriate behavior.

Job description

Foothills is seeking a Program Leader for After School Childcare to assist with daily operations, plan activities, and maintain a safe, engaging environment for children ages 5-12. Part-time hours run 2:15/2:30pm–6:00pm on school days, with extended breaks when hours extend to 6:45am–6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Ideal for developing leadership experience in childcare. Applicants must be 18+, have 460 hours of childcare experience, and be able to obtain CPR/First Aid, background checks, and