West Woods After School Program Leader

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools is seeking a part-time After School Program Leader for the School Age Enrichment program at West Woods Elementary in Arvada, CO. The role supports the Director in daily operations and supervision of children after school.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining supervision, ensuring staff–to–child ratios, and complying with licensing requirements. Minimum age 18 and 3 months of relevant experience required; wage ranges $22.40–$24.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience with school-age children.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program.
• Practice active supervision and whole area awareness for child safety.
• Plan, prepare and implement program activities, engage students in enrichment activities, field trips, and homework.
• Maintain staff-to-child ratio according to district and state guidelines.
• Follow all district and state licensing policies, certifications, and training requirements.
• Substitute at other SAE sites as needed.
• Foster a collaborative and professional work environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Supervision skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

The School Age Enrichment Programs seek dedicated professionals to be part of our collaborative and expanding community. Must be highly flexible, reliable, love students, believe in positive reinforcement, and have strong supervision skills.

ABOUT THE JOB

Hourly Wage: $22.40 - $24.15

• Position is located at West Woods Elementary (Arvada, CO) with the Before & After School Program (School Age Enrichment or SAE)
• Shifts may vary but are generally Monday - Friday 2:15p.m. - 5:30/6:00 p.m.
• Hourly wage is $22.40 - $24.15 (based on education and experience)
• Program Leader positions require a minimum of 455 hours documented experience with 4 or more children ages 5-12, and a minimum age of 18

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 09/03/2026

After Sch Prog Leader

Hourly Position

FLSA: Nonexempt

FTE: .17500 , Hours/Day: 1.400 , Days/Year: 260

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: SCH-School Age hourly , SA3, Step 1-4

Hourly Rate: $22.40-$24.15 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete 2 sets of fingerprints and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

To be in compliance with licensing requirements, new SAE hires must also complete a CDEC Background Check request (TRAILS Review). Out-of-state background checks may also be requested, if applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY

Provide assistance to the Director in all aspects of managing the School Age Enrichment Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Site Director, SAE Coordinators and/or Administrator.

• Assist Program Director in managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program. Including but not limited to program set up, formal attendance and daily schedule.
• Practice active supervision and whole area awareness to ensure safety of children.
• Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of program activities. Engage students in enrichment activities, games, field trips, and homework.
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratio as per District and State guidelines.
• Responsible for understanding, implementing and maintaining all District, SAE, Colorado Department of Human Services and Health Department policies and procedures including all required licensing expectations.
• Maintain required certification and training as required by District and State childcare laws, such as CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, etc.
• Regularly substitute at other SAE sites on a short or long term assignments.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative and supportive relationship with all staff including elementary school staff, children, parents and SAE Central Office. Lead by example to foster team work and act with integrity to maintain a professional work environment.
• Secure building, equipment, and program per District and department guidelines. Ensure areas and equipment used by program is cleaned and maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE Must have three (3) months of full time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. Must be flexible and available for short and long term subbing assignments at all SAE Sites as directed by the SAE Director.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying (ability to move tables and other furniture to set up site program), climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.