Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 2,536,000 - 4,098,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan (401k/403b/457)

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Program Leader - BASE to supervise and guide children in the program under leadership. You will plan activities, communicate with families, and promote positive community relations.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, guiding behavior, planning curriculum, and engaging with children. This 0.50 FTE position at Pine Lane Intermediate offers a 20-hour week, 260 work days, and a comprehensive benefits package, open until filled (deadline 01/09/2027).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work with children.
• Three months (455 hours) of verified care/supervision experience with four or more children not related to you; or,
• An active ECPC credential level I or higher (version 3.0) as determined by the Colorado Dept.

Responsibilities

• Ensure active supervision and safety of all children.
• Guide behavior and promote a positive program environment.
• Plan and implement program activities and curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Engage with children to respond to their needs and interests.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

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; or,
• 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.

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Ensures active supervision and safety of all children in program.
• Supports and guides behavior and promotes a positive and healthy program environment.
• 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.

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: Pine Lane Intermediate

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.)

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: January 9, 2027