Program Leader - BASE
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Douglas County School District
CO
Summary
The Program Leader is responsible for supervising children, planning and implementing engaging activities, and maintaining a safe, positive environment. They also communicate with families and foster healthy relationships with the children in the program.
Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Program Leader - BASE
Job Description:
Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program under the direction of program leadership. Plans and implements activities, communicates with families, and promotes good community relations.
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.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
**This is a split shift position in the before and after school programs.***
Responsibilities:
--- Plans and implements program activities and curriculum.
--- 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.
--- Ensures active supervision and safety of all children in program.
--- Supports and guides behavior and promotes a positive and healthy program environment.
Certifications:
First Aid - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Cougar Run Elementary
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
20
FTE:
0.50
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
260 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:
$23.75 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$18.31 USD - $29.19 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 health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
November 25, 2026
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Founded
1958
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Founded
1958
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO