SUPERVISOR, EXTENDED LEARNING, HOURLY

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-focused culture

Total rewards including time off and健康

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a program supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of an extended learning site, ensuring timely delivery of curriculum, safe supervision of staff, and strong alignment with equity and student needs.

You will coordinate site staff, manage attendance, partner with host schools, and communicate program updates to families, while maintaining compliance with state guidelines and district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience required.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating programs.
• Commitment to equity and student-focused education.
• Ability to live and work in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day duties of an operational unit and ensure completion of daily activities.
• Support and guide staff in curriculum planning and program delivery across the year and during camps.
• Manage attendance, staff ratios, and program enrollment while coordinating with partnerships and volunteers.
• Oversee site staff performance and conduct annual reviews.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with district and state policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until September 2, 2026 or until filled. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **

About This Job

Supervises day-to-day duties of an operational unit. Ensures completion of daily activities, directs and supports the team's work efforts, maximizes productivity and achieves short term goals. Improves the team environment; plans, evaluates, and guides the behaviors of direct reports (combination of hourly and exempt).

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
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• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• Ensure success of year round programs through the use of positive youth development strategies
• Ensure program and curriculum delivery is implemented for children during the school year, camps and dismissal days, in an enriching, engaging and enjoyable manner.
• Supervise and assist the site staff in the planning and implementation of curriculum, centers, Theme Teams, field trips and additional program components.
• Plan and implement, with site staff, thematic units throughout the year.
• Purchase of special items according to guidelines and budget limitations.
• Oversee and guide the discipline process.
• Manage attendance records, ensure staff/student ratios. Communicate need for adding or reducing staff for actual attendance numbers.
• Identify market strategies to maintain and /or increase program enrollment.
• Responsible for ensuring parents receive information on all upcoming Discovery Link events including parent/family nights, registration, or Camps.
• Manage program registration
• Manage multiple partnerships and volunteers for enrichment activities
• Manage part-time staff members and review performance annually

Program Operations

• Provide accurate and timely information on program operations as requested.
• Oversee staff hours and submit time through proper payroll systems.
• Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during your scheduled hours.
• Must be able to work both shifts any given day and work split shifts as needed.
• Must be at site during afternoon program hours and check-in to the morning program at minimum two times a week and as needed.
• Be available by cell phone between the hours of 6:15am-6:30pm.
• Substitute as needed for all programs as requested by the Regional Managers. Perform all duties, as outlined by the specific job description, of the staff for which you are substituting.
• Creating and implementing appropriate systems to ensure best programming practices as approved by the Department of Extended Learning.

Staff Management

• Train, supervise and coach all staff members to create a harmonious and efficient working environment.
• Responsible for hiring for site staff.
• Supervise and manage staff corrective action process when necessary.
• Communicate with Regional Manager regarding licensing requirements for all staff records.
• Observe and engage in program components to enhance staff support and ensure program quality.
• Facilitate monthly staff meeting and professional development opportunity.
• Obtain and communicate to staff all host school policies and procedures

School Cooperation And Communication

• Promote a cooperative relationship with all school personnel including the principal, secretary and facility manager.
• Attend meetings as required or necessary.
• Provide Discovery Link information to weekly school newsletters to families.
• Meet monthly or as needed with principal or designated school staff to update about programmatic successes and challenges. monthly with host school "designated" staff to update program issues through conversation and the Principal Report.
• Collaborate with the host school to align discipline procedures and curriculum with school day.

Guidelines, Policies, Procedures

• Be knowledgeable of, and able to implement, Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Guidelines.
• Become knowledgeable of, and able to implement, DELCS and Discovery Link's Policies and Procedures.
• Supervise and maintain all Discovery Link logs (Accident, Child Abuse, Discipline, Natural Disaster and Record of Drills.)
• Provide effective medication management including storage, delegation, and administration of children's medication(s) in compliance with Colorado Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration regulations 2.100, 2.200 and 2.500.
• Maintain all appropriate records and site information as required by the Department of Human Services.
• Process all reports as required by Denver Public Schools and Licensing.

Internal Cooperation And Communication

• Attend all required department meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Regional Manager
• Communicate regularly with financial and registration staff regarding program changes, account information and enrollment.
• Participate in Administrative Team meetings as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Attend all DELCS orientations, training and staff meetings.
• Present workshops at DELCS and Discovery Link trainings as requested.
• Participate in at least 15 hours of professional development training in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services and DELCS and Discovery Link expectations and requirements per year.
• Evaluate, communicate, coach and encourage professional growth opportunities to staff members.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum Bachelor's or relevant work experience
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. Dps has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.