Provide active supervision of students in a school-based child care program under the guidance of a director. Develop positive community relations and ensure a safe environment through the enforcement of program policies.
Core Values Information Link [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=14311]
Supervisor: Before and After School Director or designee
Last updated: 12/20/2023
Job summary
Active supervision of students in the school-based child care program under the guidance of a qualified leader, assistant director or director. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.
Completes all tasks assigned by director, assistant director, or leader.
Follow procedures as stated in the ECS Procedures Manual.
Participates and plays with students in structured and unstructured activities.
Maintains safe conditions for students and staff.
Follows and enforces program discipline policies and procedures.
Assists with maintenance, proper storage, and repair of equipment, materials and supplies.
Contributes ideas for enrichment activities, curriculum, and program quality.
Demonstrates excellent communication with parents, students, school staff and co workers.
Follows district policies and goals and uses district facilities with care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position
The assistant must be at least 16 years of age
Assistants must work directly under the supervision of the director, assistant director or leader
Each year of employment, the assistant must complete at least 15 clock hours of training
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days
The assistant must demonstrate an ability to work with school age children
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
Minimum certifications and licenses
The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses
Experience working in a paid licensed child-care program, teaching assistant/para-educator, or licensed teaching
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Physical and mental demands
The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities
Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
Frequent bending, reaching, climbing
Visual concentration
Squatting
Working with others
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain it. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire.
Communication
CPR
Cultural Competence
Student Supervision
Conflict Resolution
Child Care
First Aid
Curriculum Contribution
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Colorado
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Colorado role needs training and composure
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