Program Manager

Job Posting Title

Program Manager - BASE

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.

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

The Program Manager must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: (1) Child Development (2) Psychology (3) Early Childhood Education (4) Early Childhood Special Education (5) Elementary Education (6) Elementary Special Education (7) Family and Human Development (8) Family Studies (9) Special Education (10) Outdoor Education (11) Recreation (12) Human Services;
  
  or,
• An Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university AND 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; or, CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1402-1 Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration 10;
  
  or,
• 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: (1) Completion of six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university; or (2) Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months in the Program Manager position.
  
  The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508; or,
• 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, found at

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 (3) clock hours per year must be in focus of social emotional development.

A minimum fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing training per year, not including First Aid and CPR. Annual ongoing 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).

*** This is a split shift position during school contact days and straight shifts during breaks. There will be mandatory meetings throughout that school year on school contact days.***

• 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.
• Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, and utilizes strategies to promote social and…