Project Dream Activity Leader

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Out of School Time through the Lake County School District encompasses both After School
- Project Dream and Friday
- Project Dream
.

Compensation :
Pay is $20-$30/hour dependent upon experience, certification, and years worked.

FLSA :
Exempt. Part time work documented through monthly timesheets. Hours vary by agreement.

Supervisor: Site supervisor and/or Project Dream Director/Assistant Director

Start Date: Training in August;
Programs start August 17, 2026.

Job Description: Out of School Time programs are looking for part-time employees who are responsible adults to provide club activities to a small group of students outside of regular school hours. A Leader’s job is to help promote growth and success while having fun! Programs provide both academic and enrichment support to students.

• After School programs take place Monday-Thursday from 3:30-6:00 pm when school is in session.
• Fridays are full days of programming from 8:00-3:30 pm that will be held on most Fridays during the school year.
• Project Dream operates from August 17, 2026 to June 3, 2027 for the  school year.

• Certified teachers or community members with education experience.
• Prior experience working with students in an academic and/or extracurricular setting.
• Enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to students’ interests.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply new techniques to connect with students.
• Ability to commit to one full semester of programming.
• Must be able to pass background check required by District.

The main responsibility of Leaders is to run a club of interest for students or help students learn and grow during out-of-school hours. This may include teaching new skills indoors or outdoors, reviewing school day content, explaining how to solve problems, and using online programs.

• Independently facilitate youth programming activities.
• Supervise and serve as a role model to groups of students, providing behavior support through a Positive Youth Development framework.
• Follow the action step protocols for behavioral concerns as outlined in the LCSD Project Dream Staff Handbook.
• Effectively communicate with school Site Supervisors regarding any concerns. Support differentiated needs of students, including students with behavioral needs or IEPs, to help them achieve their highest potential.

• Required (paid) staff training in August.
• After School
  - Project Dream: M-TH during fall, winter, and spring; programs begin between 3:30-4:15 pm and typically end at 6:00 pm. Leaders choose their days based on schedules and are asked to commit to an entire semester of whichever day they have agreed to work. Extra duties may be requested.
• Friday
  - Project Dream:
  Fridays during both fall and spring semesters, 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

Position Type: Part-Time

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Kathleen Fitzsimmons
• Lake County School district R-1, 328 W, 5th street
• Leadville, Colorado 80461
• Phone:
• Email: kfitz