Program Leader, Education ​/ Teaching, Child Development​/Support, Early Childhood Education

Job Posting Title

Program Leader - BASE

Responsible for supervising and guiding children in the program under the direction of program leadership. Plans and implements activities, communicates with families, and promotes good community relations.

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

Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

• Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) who are not related to the individual;
• A current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at

This is a split shift position in the before and after school programs.

• Plans and implements program activities and curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Builds healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
• Ensures active supervision and safety of all children in program.
• Supports and guides behavior and promotes a positive and healthy program environment.

First Aid
- American Heart Association, First Aid
- American Heart Association
- American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:
Regular

Primary

Location:

Cougar Run Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):
No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 20

FTE: 0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $18.31 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $23.75 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $18.31 USD - $29.19 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

• This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
November 25, 2026

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