Program Leader, After-School & Discovery Link (Southwest)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking staff to support a safe, engaging environment for students in Denver, CO. Applicants need a High School Diploma/GED, 3 months (455 hours) of experience with school-age children, and First Aid/CPR plus universal precautions certification. Apply online by August 26, 2026 or until filled.

The role offers an hourly wage of $21.50, plus health benefits and PERA Retirement as part of a comprehensive total reward package.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with at least three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time experience with school-age children.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Must currently hold certification in or be able to become trained in First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration and Universal Precautions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all ELCS/Discovery Link, the District, and Colorado Department of Human Services policies, procedures, and regulations related to student supervision, tracking, safety, and staff conduct.
• Follow Discovery Link staff conduct guidelines, staffing philosophy, and all licensing requirements, including maintaining required staff to child ratios at all times.
• Supervise students independently and provide active supervision to ensure student safety.
• Implement daily program schedules, curriculum, and engaging activities, including recreational and movement-based programming.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior standards consistent with the district Behavior Matrix.
• Understand and follow accident reporting, incident documentation, and other required recordkeeping procedures, with supervisor support as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and restore program spaces before and after use, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and completion of housekeeping duties; review daily schedules, staffing assignments, and supervision expectations.
• Foster positive relationships with families, school personnel, and Discovery Link staff; provide accurate program information, substitute at program sites as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Student supervision

Program planning

Curriculum delivery

Education

High School Diploma/GED

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking staff to support a safe, engaging environment for students in Denver, CO. Applicants need a High School Diploma/GED, 3 months (455 hours) of experience with school-age children, and First Aid/CPR plus universal precautions certification. Apply online by August 26, 2026 or until filled.

The role offers an hourly wage of $21.50, plus health benefits and PERA Retirement as part of a comprehensive total reward package.