Program Leader - BASE

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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 Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: --- 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. --- Plans and implements program activities and curriculum. --- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. 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: Pine Lane Intermediate One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 15 FTE: 0.38 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 voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. 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: September 24, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.