Substitute - Program Aide - BASE
About this role
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Job Posting Title:
Substitute - Program Aide - BASE
Job Description:
Responsible for providing assistance to Program Leaders in working with elementary school-age children in an unstructured environment. 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
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Implement 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.
Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.
Ensure the safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times.
Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications:
First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
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:
$16.13 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate:
$16.13 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$16.13 USD - $16.13 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.Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid sick time.This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
November 11, 2026Company at a glance
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Top Benefits
- Voluntary 401(k)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick Time
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