Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Program Aide at Wildcat Mountain Elementary in Highlands Ranch, CO. This role assists program leaders with elementary-age children in an unstructured environment, promoting engagement, safety, and positive interactions.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and First Aid & CPR certification. It offers limited scheduled hours and provides access to voluntary retirement plans and paid sick time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

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 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

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)

Skills:

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Wildcat Mountain 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 thengranted 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

• 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 voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick time.

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

October 8, 2026