Assistant Program Manager - BASE at Douglas County School District

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

32.28

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Program Management, Community Relations, Behavior Support, Collaboration, Activity Planning, Safety Compliance, Mentoring, Child Development, First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, Emotional Development, Life Skills, Recreation, Education

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Assistant Program Manager - BASE Job Description: Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program; supervises and directs staff. Assists Program Manager in leading and managing daily operations of the program; assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services; assists in ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 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 REQUIRED EDUCATION: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H; and must have completed at least one of the following qualifications: a. A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field; or b. Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children; or c. Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications: 1) Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 12 CCR 2509-8 Social Services Rules 291 2) 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment. Satisfactory experience includes experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of four (4)-eighteen (18) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18). Position Specific Information (if Applicable): *** This will be a split-shift position during school contact days in the before and after school programs, Monday through Friday. There will be mandatory meetings throughout the school year during the day. During school breaks, there's an opportunity for straight shifts.*** Responsibilities: Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships by utilizing strategies for promoting social and emotional development. Assist Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children. Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand the strengths and needs of all children, including those who are highly impacted. Develop strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way. Plan and implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop life skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. Ensure safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times. Coach, mentor, and direct others to meet the goals of the program and department. Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA Education: Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Redstone Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 30 FTE: 0.75 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: $20.25 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $26.27 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $20.25 USD - $32.28 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 health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. 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: February 17, 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program and directing staff. They assist the Program Manager in managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.