Program Manager

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: Program Manager - Child Care Job Description: Leads and manages daily operations of the Before and After School Enterprise (BASE) programs at the school site. Recruits, hires, develops, trains, and supervises BASE staff. Provides sound financial administration and management of site budget and finances. Develops and implements programming and services that promote the well-being and development of children. Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Establishes positive family connections and relationships with stakeholders resulting in positive program outcomes. Essential Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, sitting Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Minimum School-Age Director Qualification Options: A four (4) 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; or Two years of college training and six (6) months 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 Three years 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. The program director must complete six (6) semester hours, nine (9) quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university, or forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months of employment. Minimum Large Child Care Center Director Qualification Options (Pre-school programs): The educational requirements for the director or substitute director of a large center must be met by satisfactory completion of one of the following. (All course hours are given in semester hours, but equivalent quarter hours are acceptable.) Official college transcripts must be submitted to the Department for evaluation of qualifications. A Bachelor degree in early childhood education from a regionally accredited Colorado college or university; or, A current early childhood professional Credential Level IV Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education; or, A master's degree with a major emphasis in child development, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education; or, Completion of all of the following three (3) semester hour courses from a regionally accredited college or university, at either a two year, four year or graduate level, in each of the following subject or content areas: Introduction to early childhood professions; Introduction to early childhood lab techniques; Early childhood guidance strategies for children; Early childhood health, nutrition, and safety; Administration of early childhood care and education programs; Administration: human relations for early childhood professions or introduction to business; Early childhood curriculum development; Early childhood growth and development The exceptional child; and, Infant/toddler theory and practice; or the Department approved expanding quality infant/toddler training; or Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes course content listed at Section 7.702.42, A, 3, a-j, and experience listed at Section 7.702.42, B. The experience requirements for the director of a large center must be met by completion of the following amount of work experience in a child development program, which includes working with a group of children in such programs as a preschool, child care center, kindergarten, or Head Start program. Persons with Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major emphasis in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, or an early childhood professional Credential Level IV Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Education; no additional experience is required. Persons with a 2-year college degree in early childhood education must have twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program. Persons with a Bachelor's degree and completion of courses specified in Sections 7.702.42, A, 3, a-j, must have twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program. Persons who have no degree but have completed the thirty (30) semester hours specified in Section 7.702.42, A, 3, a-j, must have twenty-four (24) months (3,640 hours) of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program. Verified experience acquired in a licensed Colorado family child care home or school-age child care center may count for up to half of the required experience for director qualifications. To have Colorado family child care home experience considered, the applicant must be or have been the licensee. The other half of the required experience must be working directly with children in a child development program. Experience with five (5) year olds must be verified as follows: If experience caring for five year old children occurs in a child care center classroom, the hours worked shall be counted as preschool experience; or If experience caring for five year old children occurs in an elementary school program, the hours worked shall be counted as school-age experience. Required Training: A department approved standard precautions training(s) that meets the current OSHA requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements. A building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. A department approved training about child abuse prevention within thirty (3) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements. At least three (s) clock hours per year must be in focus of social emotional development. A minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of on-going training per year, not including First Aid and CPR. Annual on-going training hour minimum is higher at accredited programs. Certification and re-certification of First Aid and CPR. All required training costs are paid by the program, including seat time (at employee's current hourly rate) Responsibilities: Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand the strengths and needs of children, including those who are highly impacted. Develops strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way. Collaborate with staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve program activities which provide children opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Develop, maintain, and continuously evaluate systems and practices that ensure program is physically and psychologically safe for children at all times. Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, and utilizes strategies to promote social and emotional regulation and development. Execute sound financial planning, management, and accountability that promotes sustainability, transparency, and openness. Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Certifications: Education: Skills: Collaborative team player, Maintains a generally positive attitude., Observes all District policies and procedures., Strong leadership and supervisory skills., Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Gold Rush Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 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: $59,574.89 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate: $73,817.92 USD Annual Full Salary Range: $59,574.89 USD - $88,060.96 USD Annual 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. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 10, 2024