Substitute - Program Leader
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Substitute
- Program Leader - BASE
Job Description:
Responsible for supporting the Director and Assistant Director in supervising children in various programs and unstructured activities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Physical Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
- Utilizes positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
- Ensures safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
- 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.
Certifications:
First Aid & CPR Certification
- American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Substitutes
Primary
Location:
Wildcat Mountain Elementary
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0
FTE: 0.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0
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: $18.31 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range: $18.31 USD - $18.31 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.
Benefits- This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
- This position is eligible for paid sick time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
November 26, 2027
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