Job Title: Program Leader

Department: Extended Learning & Community Schools, Denver Public Schools

Location: Southmoor Elementary School. 3755 S. Magnolia Way Denver Co 80237

FTE: .500

Schedule: Before and after school; hours vary, approximately 6:15am-9:00am and/or 2:00-6:00pm

Hourly Rate: $19.00/hr with qualifications

New pay rate as of 8/01/2023: $20.50

Highlights: Paid professional development trainings, benefits available for those working 20 hours/week, free enrollment for your child during scheduled shifts

Essential Functions and Objectives:

To provide a safe and learning environment for children, nurture a positive work environment that is conducive to students and their optimal growth and development.

Commitment includes:

• Ability to become familiar with Discovery Link Policies and Procedures around tracking and proper supervision of students.
• Ability to become familiar with Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations.
• Provide accurate and timely information on program operation as requested.
• Interact positively with parents and refer questions and concerns to the Supervisor when needed and appropriate.
• Promote a cooperative relationship with all Discovery Link staff and school personnel.
• Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during program hours.
• Follow staff conduct guidelines outlined in the staff handbook.
• Perform facility maintenance and housekeeping duties as assigned and needed.
• Follow the general daily schedule for the program.
• Maintain appropriate standards for children’s behavior following the discipline guidelines as outlined in the staff handbook; use the discipline log when necessary.
• Maintain the accident log and complete accident reports, with assistance from the supervisor, as required by Denver Public Schools and or child care licensing.
• Maintain licensing ratio for staff to child.
• Provide careful supervision of play areas to ensure children’s safety.
• Assist in planning program curriculum.
• Attend all orientations, trainings and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:

• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check.
• Must have at least three (3) months (or 460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable work experience with school-age children -OR-a college degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to become First Aid, CPR and Standard Precautions certified
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with diverse people and organizations; strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education Requirements:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.

About Denver Public Schools:

Extended Learning and Community Schools supports and strengthens DPS students, families, schools and communities by delivering and facilitating high-quality programs and services that extend beyond the traditional school experience. This includes out-of-school-time programs and volunteer and community partnership services. This work creates safe environments where students and families gain the tools, resources and social competencies they need to achieve success.

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 atdpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday-Friday from 6:15am/9:00pm and/or 2:30pm-6:00pm?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you able to complete a Colorado State Background Check?
• Are you able to complete a background for each state you lived in during the past 5 years?
• Are you able to complete a TRAILS child abuse and neglect background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person