Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District; Spruce (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

Voluntary 403(b)

Voluntary 457

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute Program Leader at Silver Spruce Elementary to assist the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children across multiple programs and unstructured activities. Your role includes promoting positive interactions, ensuring safety, and supporting students during before/after school and non-classroom activities.

The position requires being at least 18 years old, with demonstrated experience with groups of children or an early childhood

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience working with groups of children (3 months/455 hours) or an early childhood credential level I+ in version 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in various programs and unstructured activities.
• Promote positive behavior and ensure safety at all times.
• Build healthy relationships with children and respond to their needs.
• Plan activities that help children learn, develop skills, and feel a sense of belonging.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!

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

Qualifications

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; or,
• 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)

• This position may need to provide individual student assistance or assistance for a small number of children in a school setting outside of the classroom, such as the before school, after school, and full day programs for child care. Will assist student(s) in life skill activities and personal needs. Also, this position is on an as needed basis throughout school contact days and during school breaks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Certifications

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

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type

Substitutes

Primary Location

Silver Spruce 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.

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 12, 2026