Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Douglas County School District; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

403(b) retirement plan

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Program Aide for Gold Rush Elementary. The role focuses on assisting program leaders with elementary children in an unstructured environment, promoting learning and sense of belonging while supporting safety and positive interactions.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and First Aid & CPR certification. Position is 0-hr schedule with potential for 260 days of instruction per year, open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
• Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
• Ensure the safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
• Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance to Program Leaders in working with elementary school-age children in an unstructured environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

Responsibilities: Implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests. Ensure the safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times. Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type

Substitutes

Primary Location

Gold Rush Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

FTE

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0

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

$16.13 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$16.13 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$16.13 USD - $16.13 USD Hourly

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick time.

Open Until Filled

December 1, 2026

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. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. 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.