Jeffco Public Schools, one of Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with over 80,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for since 1950. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school, and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

The School Age Enrichment Programs seek dedicated professionals to be part of our collaborative and expanding community. Must be highly flexible, reliable, love students, believe in positive reinforcement, and have strong supervision skills.

Program Aide OR Leader Additional Information UPDATED for 2022 School Year!

Starting Pay $17.00 – $18.39 per hour for Program Aides - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Starting Pay $19.41 - $21.04 per hour for Program Leaders with experience!

• Part-time position is located at Lasley Elementary (Lakewood, CO) with the Before & After School Program (School Age Enrichment or SAE)
• Position may sub at South, Central, or other SAE sites, as needed
• Shifts may vary but are generally Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Hourly wage is $17.00 - $18.39 (based on education) for Program Aide positions that require NO EXPERIENCE, and a minimum age of 16
• Hourly wage is $19.41 - $21.04 (based on education and experience) for Program Leader positions that require a minimum of 460 hours documented experience with 4 or more children ages 5-12, and a minimum age of 18

Desired Start Date: 11/28/2022

After Sch Prog Aide
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .43750 , Hours/Day: 3.500 , Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: SCH-School Age hourly , SA5, 1 - SA3, 4
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $21.04

Certain Education Support Professional (ESP) jobs may include the value of holiday pay into the hourly rate. Review the Holiday in Rate column of the Education Support Professional Job Title, Wage Plan, Grade document.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

At the time of district fingerprinting appointment, new hire or rehired candidate must also complete a second set of SAE fingerprints ($54.50 fee).

Also must complete CDHS Background Check Request ($35.00 fee), any required out-of-state checks if needed, and necessary SAE paperwork by first day of employment.

SUMMARY Provide assistance to the Director in all aspects of managing the School Age Enrichment Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Site Director, SAE Coordinators and/or Administrator.

Assist Program Director in managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program. Including but not limited to: program set up, formal attendance and daily schedule.

Practices active supervision and whole area awareness to ensure safety of children.

Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of program activities. Engage students in enrichment activities, games, field trips, and homework.

Is knowledgeable of and maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratio.

Has current knowledge of and maintains all District, SAE, Colorado Department of Human Services and Health Department policies and procedures.

Maintain appropriate certificates and training (CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, 15 clock hours, etc.).

Responsible for following all SAE and licensing expectations.

Substituting at other SAE sites on a regular basis for short and long term assignments.

Establish and maintain open, collaborative and supportive relationships with all staff including elementary school staff, children, parents and SAE Central Office. Lead by example to foster team work and act with integrity to maintain a professional work environment.

Secure building, equipment, and program per District and department guidelines. Ensure areas and equipment used by program is cleaned and maintained.

Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE Working with school age children preferred but not required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent unless candidate is still attending high school.



QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. Program Aide always works under the direct supervision of Program Director or Program Leader. Must be flexible to accommodate short and long term subbing assignments at all SAE Sites as directed by Program Director/Leader.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying (ability to move tables and other furniture to set up site program), climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.