Kyffin After School Program Aide

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.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Hourly Wage $19.79 - $21.29

• Part-time position is located at Kyffin Elementary(Golden, CO) with the Before & After School Program (School Age Enrichment or SAE)

Desired

Start Date:

08/03/2026

After Sch Prog Aide
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .25000 ,
Hours/Day: 2.000 ,
Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: SCH-School Age hourly , SA5, Step 1-4
Hourly Rate: $19.79-$21.29 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete 2 sets of fingerprints and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

To be in compliance with licensing requirements, new SAE hires must also complete a CDEC Background Check request (TRAILS Review). Out-of-state background checks may also be requested, if applicable .

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

• Assist Program Director in managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program. Including but not limited to: program set up, formal attendance and daily schedule.
• Practices active supervision and whole area awareness to ensure safety of children.
• Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of program activities. Engage students in enrichment activities, games, field trips, and homework.
• Is knowledgeable of and maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratio.
• Has current knowledge of and maintains all District, SAE, Colorado Department of Human Services and Health Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate certificates and training (CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, 15 clock hours, etc.).
• Responsible for following all SAE and licensing expectations.
• Substituting at other SAE sites on a regular basis for short and 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.
• Secure building, equipment, and program per District and department guidelines. Ensure areas and equipment used by program is cleaned and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working with school age children preferred but not required.

High school diploma or equivalent unless candidate is still attending high school.

• Must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. Program Aide always works under the direct supervision of Program Director or Program Leader. Must be flexible to accommodate short and long term subbing assignments at all SAE Sites as directed by Program Director/Leader.

Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying (ability to move tables and other furniture to set up…