Program Manager - BASE

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan with 403(b) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Program Manager for the BASE program at a school site in Colorado. The role leads daily BASE operations, supervises staff, manages the site budget, and develops activities that support child well‑being and development while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes, and requires relevant education or experience per state guidelines. It is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in a child-related field or equivalent experience as detailed in Colorado regulations.
• Experience with program management and supervision of staff in before/after school settings preferred.
• Compliance with OSHA, child safety, and ongoing training requirements.
• Must meet specific training and credentialing requirements per Colorado guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of BASE programs at the site.
• Recruit, hire, develop, train, and supervise BASE staff.
• Manage site budget and finances.
• Develop and implement programming promoting child well‑being and development.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations and establish positive family connections.
• Collaborate with families and providers to support children's growth and safety.

Skills

Positive attitude

Collaborative

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Child Development or Education

Associate's degree + 3 months child care experience

21 months of child care experience with training

Early childhood credential Level II+

Job description

Job Posting Title

Program Manager - BASE

Job Description

Leads and manages daily operations of the Before and After School Enterprise (BASE) programs at the school site. Recruits, hires, develops, trains, and supervises BASE staff. Provides sound financial administration and management of site budget and finances. Develops and implements programming and services that promote the well-being and development of children. Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Establishes positive family connections and relationships with stakeholders resulting in positive program outcomes.

Essential Physical Requirements

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

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: (1) Child Development (2) Psychology (3) Early Childhood Education (4) Early Childhood Special Education (5) Elementary Education (6) Elementary Special Education (7) Family and Human Development (8) Family Studies (9) Special Education (10) Outdoor Education (11) Recreation (12) Human Services; or,
• An Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university AND three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or, CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1402-1 Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration 10; or,
• Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual, and one (1) of the following qualifications: (1) Completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university; or (2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months in the Program Manager position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508; or,
• A current early childhood education professional credential, level II 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/aboutthe-ecpc?language=en_US.

Additional Required Training

• A department approved standard precautions training(s) that meets the current OSHA requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
• A building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children.
• A department approved training about child abuse prevention within thirty (3) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.
• At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in focus of social emotional development.
• A minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of on‑going training per year, not including First Aid and CPR. Annual on‑going training hour minimum is higher at accredited programs.
• Certification and re‑certification of First Aid and CPR.
• All required training costs are paid by the program, including seat time (at employee’s current hourly rate).

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand the strengths and needs of children, including those who are highly impacted. Develops strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way.
• Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, and utilizes strategies to promote social and emotional regulation and development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Execute sound financial planning, management, and accountability that promotes sustainability, transparency, and openness.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously evaluate systems and practices that ensure program is physically and psychologically safe for children at all times.
• Collaborate with staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve program activities which provide children opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.

Skills

Ability to maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Strong leadership and supervisory skills, Strong organizational and time management skills, Strong verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written, graphic and oral instructions, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Clear Sky Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

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

$61,073.20 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate

$76,795.02 USD Annual

Full Salary Range

$61,073.20 USD - $92,516.85 USD Annual

• 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. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

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

January 26, 2027