Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental coverage

Retirement plan options (403(b), 457)

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Program Leader - BASE to supervise and guide children in before- and after-school programs. The role involves planning activities, communicating with families, and promoting a positive community environment.

The position requires caring for children, ensuring safety, and building positive relationships. It is a split-shift role with regular hours and a 0.50 FTE commitment, located at Cougar Run Elementary in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Must have at least three months (455 hours) of verified experience in care and supervision of four or more children over four years old who are not related.
• Must have or obtain an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level I (Version 3.0).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare experience

Work with children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Credential Level I (Version 3.0)

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

Qualifications

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:

• 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;
• 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

Employment Details

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 then 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.)

Compensation

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.

Application Deadline

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 25, 2026

About DCSD

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence. A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

• Academic Excellence
• Outstanding Educators and Staff
• Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique

In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes

From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.