STAFF AIDE, WEST

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 job posting is for West Schools to include Barnum, Colfax, Cowell, Eagleton, Knapp, Munroe, Newlon, and Valverde.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with Discovery Link policies and procedures around tracking and proper supervision of students.
• Attend required orientations, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Implement high quality programming where students are engaged in a variety of ways.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and foster a positive environment for children.
• Use positive youth development strategies.
• Deliver curriculum for children in an enriching and engaging manner.
• Supervise play areas, create and implement activities, maintain logs and reports, housekeeping, and additional duties as assigned.
• Interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools and build community with faculty, staff, parents, visitors, and community.
• Ensure that Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care, District, and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide accurate and timely information on program operation as requested.
• Substitute as needed for all program sites as requested by the Senior Supervisors.
• Perform all duties, as outlined by the specific job description, of the staff for which you are substituting.

Requirements

• Licensure & Certification: Cannot be left alone with children unless the incumbent meets the minimum qualifications for a Program Leader or Early Childhood Teacher.
• Must be able to become trained in First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions Certified.
• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Must be able to become First Aid, CPR and Universal 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

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children.

Skills

• Positive Youth Development Strategies.
• Curriculum Delivery.
• Supervision and Monitoring.
• Communication and Collaboration.
• Policy Compliance.

Benefits

DPS offers time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

The hourly rate is $20.50/HR.

Schedule

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

About DPS

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.