Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

The School Age Enrichment Programs seek dedicated professionals to be part of our collaborative and expanding community. Must be highly flexible, reliable, love students, believe in positive reinforcement, and have strong supervision skills.

SAE IS EXCITED TO OFFER THIS NEW PROGRAM AT DENNISON ELEMENTARY for the 2023-2024 School Year!

This position will ideally start 7/5/2023 with the SAE Summer Program, located at 8 elementary schools within Jefferson County Public Schools

Assistant Director Additional Information (Annual Salary: $54,137 - $57,180) UPDATED for 2022 - 2023 School Year!

Note: Please apply to only one SAE location as hiring for our program is managed centrally

• Assistant Director position is located at Dennison Elementary (Lakewood, CO) with the Before and After School Program (School Age Enrichment or SAE)
• Regularly substitute at other School Age Enrichment (SAE) sites on short or long term assignments.
• Split shifts may vary but are generally Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. during the school year, with straight 8 hour shifts during the summer, breaks, or full days
• $26.03 – $27.49 per hour based on education and experience
• This is a full time, 40 hour/week benefited position with monthly compensation of $4,511.42 - $4,764.99 depending on education
• Resume is highly recommended for SAE Assistant Director positions

Desired Start Date: 07/05/2023

Before/After Sch Dir SubAstDir
Monthly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: SAC - School Age Child Care , SM1, 7 - 9
Hourly Rate: $26.03 - $27.49, Annual Rate: $54,137 - $57,180 Effective as of: 08-16-2022

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

At the time of district fingerprinting appointment, new hire or rehired candidate must also complete a second set of SAE fingerprints ($54.50 fee).

Also must complete CDHS Background Check Request ($35.00 fee), any required out-of-state checks if needed, and necessary SAE paperwork by first day of employment.

SUMMARY Provide assistance to the Director in all aspects of managing the School Age Enrichment Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Site Director, SAE Coordinator and/or Administrator.

Assist Program Director in managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program. Including but not limited to: formal attendance, enrollment/assist with registration process, ensure daily safety of children, appropriate staff-to-child ratio and effectively handling student discipline.

Assist Program Director with the following administrative duties as assigned; collection of tuition, building use, CCAP billing, deposits, staff schedules, etc.

Responsible for understanding, implementing and maintaining all District, SAE, Colorado Department of Human Services and Health Department policies and procedures, including all required licensing expectations.

Maintain required certification and training as required by District and State childcare laws, such as CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, etc.

Regularly substitute at other SAE sites on a short or long term assignments.

Establish and maintain open, collaborative and supportive relationships with all staff, including elementary school staff, children, parents and SAE Central Office. Lead by example to foster team work and act with integrity to maintain a professional work environment.

Coordinate and implement age-appropriate activities for students. Engage students in enrichment activities, games, field trips, and homework.

Communicate program information and respond to phone calls, e-mails and written correspondence. Attend and participate in assigned meetings.

Secure building, equipment, and program per District and department guidelines. Ensure areas and equipment used by program are cleaned and maintained.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE Previous working experience in before and after school program, including knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS Must be 21 years old and meet one of the following criteria:

A four year college degree, with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field.

Two years of college training and 6 months of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children.

Three years of satisfactory and verifiable full time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience since attaining the age of 18 in the care of 4 or more children. If employee meets this qualification, employee must complete 6 semester hours, 9 quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university or 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school age children within the first 9 months of employment.

Must be available to open programs a minimum of 3 mornings per week and close program every afternoon (Monday-Friday).

Must be flexible and available for short and long term subbing assignments at all SAE Sites.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying (ability to move tables and other furniture to set up site program), climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.