Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; New London (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Substitute - Program Leader - BASE for STEM Elementary. The role supports the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in programs and unstructured activities, fostering community relations among families and school clientele.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and First Aid & CPR Certification. Hours are variable with emphasis on safety, engagement, and positive behavior support in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have completed at least one of: three months (455 hours) of verified care and supervision of four or more children over four; or a current ECPC credential level I or higher.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
• 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.
• Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Utilizes positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title:

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:
a. 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; or,
b. 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

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 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:

$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.

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 20, 2026