Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan options (401(k)/403(b)

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Program Leader - BASE for Cougar Run Elementary. The role involves supervising children, planning activities, communicating with families, and promoting positive community relations.

Position is regular, 0.50 FTE, 20 hours/week, with a two-program split shift in before/after school care. Probable open-to-fill status with a November 25, 2026 closing date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with child supervision preferred or required by one of the listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements program activities and curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Builds healthy relationships with children and responds to their needs.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Program Leader - BASE

Job Description:

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program under the direction of program leadership. Plans and implements activities, communicates with families, and promotes good community relations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

• a. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) who are not related to the individual;
• b. A current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/about-the-ecpc?language=en_US.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

This is a split shift position in the before and after school programs.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements program activities and curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
• Ensures active supervision and safety of all children in program.
• Supports and guides behavior and promotes a positive and healthy program environment.

Certifications:

First Aid - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Cougar Run Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

20

FTE:

0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are the granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$18.31 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$23.75 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$18.31 USD - $29.19 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 25, 2026