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Substitute - Program Leader - BASEResponsible 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.
ESSENTIAL 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:
a. 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; or,
b. 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 https://www.coloradoshinespdis.com/s/about-the-ecpc?language=en_US.
--- 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.
First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Universal Precautions Training - OSHA
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Substitutes
STEM Elementary
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$18.31 USD Hourly
$18.31 USD Hourly
$18.31 USD - $18.31 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
This position is eligible for paid sick time.
May 26, 2026

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