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Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Douglas County School District

$18 - $18/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 19 hours ago
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About the role

The Program Leader is responsible for supervising children in various school-based programs and ensuring their safety through positive behavior guidance. They also build healthy relationships with students and plan activities that promote skill development and community belonging.

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Job Posting Title: Substitute - Program Leader - BASE

Job Description

Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

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 https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/about-the-ecpc?language=en_US. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): ***This position may need to provide individual student assistance or assistance for a small number of children in a school setting outside of the classroom, such as the before school, after school, and full day programs for child care.
  • Will assist student(s) in life skill activities and personal needs.
  • Also, this position is on an as needed basis throughout school contact days and during school breaks.***

Responsibilities

--- Utilizes positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.

--- Ensures safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.

--- Plans and implements program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.

Certifications

  • First Aid & CPR Certification - American
  • Heart
  • Association,
  • Universal
  • Precautions
  • Training -
  • OSHA
  • Education:
  • High
  • School or
  • Equivalent (Required)
  • Skills:
  • Position
  • Type:
  • Substitutes
  • Primary
  • Location:
  • Silver
  • Spruce
  • Elementary
  • One
  • Year
  • Only (Yes or
  • No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0

FTE

  • 0.00
  • Approx
  • Scheduled
  • Days
  • Per
  • Year: 0 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: $18.31 USD Hourly Full

Salary Range

$18.31 USD - $18.31 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 sick time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 12, 2026

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $18/hr
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Closes
Nov 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Douglas County School District

Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow,"​ has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the...

Salary listed on 115 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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