Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Douglas County School District; New London (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

457 retirement plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Program Aide for STEM Elementary to assist Program Leaders with elementary children in an unstructured environment, fostering safe, engaging activities and positive relationships.

Requirements include a High School diploma and First Aid & CPR certification; the district offers retirement plans (401(k), 403(b) and 457) and paid sick time; the position is open until filled with a target end date of 2026-11-19.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification required.
• Experience with elementary children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them.
• Implements program activities to support learning and development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Uses positive techniques to guide behavior and promote respectful interactions.
• Ensures safety through adequate supervision at all times.

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:

— Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.

— Implements 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.

— Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

— Utilizes positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.

— Ensures safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

STEM 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 indicatesa 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:

November 19, 2026