Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

This position is eligible for 401(k),

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado seeks a Substitute Program Leader to supervise children in various programs and unstructured activities at Wildcat Mountain Elementary. The role emphasizes planning activities that foster learning, belonging, and safe interactions while building positive relationships with children and families.

Qualifications include being 18+, with 3 months of experience caring for groups of children or an Early Childhood Credential Level I, plus First Aid & CPR.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have ability to work with children.
• Must have completed at least one of the listed qualifications (3 months experience with 4+ children or Early Childhood Credential Level I).

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements program activities that provide children opportunities to learn and develop skills.
• Utilizes positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
• Ensures safety of children by providing supervision and guidance at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Builds healthy relationships with children by engaging with them and responding to their needs.

Skills

Work with children

Education

High School or Equivalent

Early Childhood Credential Level I

Job description

Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Job Description: Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. 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

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;
• 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.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

Responsibilities

• Plans and 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.
• 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.
• 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 & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

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 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: $18.31 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $18.31 USD - $18.31 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.
• This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 26, 2027

Why Join Us

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

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.