PROGRAM LEADER, CENTRAL

About the role

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. This posting is for Central Schools to include Bromwell, DCIS Fairmont, Dora Moore, Lincoln, McKinley-Thatcher, SKCEE, Steck, Steele, and Teller.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Aid in planning program curriculum.
• Attend all orientations, trainings and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children.
• Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.
• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Must currently hold certification in or be able to become trained in First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration and Universal Precautions Certified.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Discovery Link Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to interact positively with parents and supervisors.
• Ability to promote a cooperative relationship with all Discovery Link staff and school personnel.
• Ability to maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during program hours.
• Ability to follow staff conduct guidelines outlined in the staff handbook.
• Ability to maintain the accident log and complete accident reports.
• Ability to maintain licensing ratio for staff to child.
• Ability to provide careful supervision of play areas to ensure children’s safety.
• Ability to aid in planning program curriculum.
• Ability to attend all orientations, trainings and staff meetings.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

DPS offers a competitive compensation package, including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. The schedule is Before and after school; hours vary, approximately 6:15am-9:00am and/or 2:00-6:00pm.

Pay

$21.50/HR

Schedule

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

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.