SACC (School Age Child Care) Assistant Manager, Runyon Elementary

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Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!


Description:
Responsible for assisting the Program Manager in managing and maintaining the childcare program and following the rules and regulations mandated by the District and the State of Colorado. This position is also responsible for supervising Activity Leaders and planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Job Summary:

• Supervise and implement developmentally appropriate activities for the students enrolled in the program.
• Supervise staff in following regulations and rules mandated by the District and the State of Colorado.
• Communicate to Program Director and families regarding events, concerns and issues involving program.
• Assist Director in clerical duties related to program such as maintaining student and staff records, filing records, etc.
• Assist Director in registration of new students in program.
• Coordinate supplemental curricular activities with Program Manager and Activity Leaders.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior by students.
• Establish consequences for inappropriate behavior by students.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations with staff for appropriate behavior.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• The assistant program manager must have completed at least one of the following combinations of education and experience:
• Two years of college level training in elementary education and/or early childhood education. Six months satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the care and supervision of four or more children.
• A four-year college degree with a major such as recreation, education, elementary or early childhood education or human services field. Experience in the care and supervision of four ormore children is preferred.
• Six semester hours, nine quarter hours, or forty clock hours of college-level training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine months of employment.
• Required to maintain current First Aid/CPR certification during course of employment in this position.
• Three years of verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the care and supervision of four or more children is required.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Starting Salary is $24.75 per hour
Hours will be 20 hours per week. Hours are 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.


BENEFIT INFORMATION:
Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please click here.