Interim Assistant Program Manager

Interim Assistant Program Manager – BASE

Douglas County School District

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program in the absence of the Assistant Program Manager; supervises and directs staff. Assists Program Manager in leading and managing daily operations of the program; assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services; assists in ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

• A Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in one of the following areas:
  Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, or Human Services.
• An Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university plus three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual.
• Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) years who are not related to the individual, and one (1) of the following qualifications:
  Completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university; or Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school‑age children within the first nine (9) months in the Assistant Program Manager position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508.
• A current early childhood education professional credential, level II or higher, in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet.

• Department‑approved standard precautions training that meets current OSHA requirements prior to working with children; training must be renewed annually and may count toward ongoing training requirements.
• Building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children.
• Department‑approved training about child‑abuse prevention within thirty (3) calendar days of employment; training must be renewed annually and may count toward ongoing training requirements.
• At least three (3) clock hours per year in social and emotional development.
• Minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing 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).

• Split‑shift position during school contact days in the before and after school programs, Monday through Friday. Mandatory meetings throughout the school year during the day. Opportunity for straight shifts during school breaks.
• Position needed through the end of the 25‑26 school year.

• Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships by utilizing strategies for social and emotional development.
• Assist Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand children’s strengths and needs, including those who are highly impacted, and develop strategies that allow children to participate in a safe and meaningful way.
• Plan and implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop life skills, explore interests, experience a sense of self‑worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
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