Before and After School Program Director Year Round (Ryan)

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. 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.

Year Round Director Additional Info (Annual Salary: $64,522 - $74,838)

Note: Please apply to only one SAE location as hiring for our program is managed centrally

• Director position is located at Ryan Elementary (Westminster, CO) with the Before & After School Program (School Age Enrichment or SAE)
• This is a full time benefited position with monthly compensation from $5,376.80 - $6,236.53 based on education and experience
• Shifts may vary but are generally Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. during the school year, with the option for straight 8 hour shifts during the summer, breaks, or full days

To be considered for this position, applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Associate's degree or 2 years of college and 6 months documented full time experience working with school age children
• 3 years documented full time experience working with school age children

Resume is highly recommended for SAE Director positions

After Sch Prog Dir Year Round
Monthly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: SAC - School Age Child Care , HD4, 1
Hourly Rate: $34.12 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete 2 sets of fingerprints and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

To be in compliance with licensing requirements, new SAE hires must also complete a CDEC Background Check request (Trails Review). Out-of-state backgrounds checks may also be requested, if applicable.

SUMMARY Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the District School Age Enrichment Program to meet District and Colorado Department of Human Services expectations and standards.

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

Responsible for managing and maintaining daily operations of Before and After School Program. Including but not limited to formal attendance, enrollment/registration process, ensure daily safety of children, appropriate staff-to-child ratio and effectively handling student discipline.

Manage all financial aspects of the program including: billing and collection of tuition, building use requests, (CCAP) Child Care Assistance Program billing, budget, and financial reports.

Responsible for understanding, implementing and maintaining all District, SAE, Colorado Department of Human Services and Health Department policies and procedures, including all required licensing expectations.

Maintain required certification and training as required by District and State childcare laws, such as CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, etc.

Supervise and train site staff. Communicate necessary staff development opportunities and certification requirements (CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, 15 clock hours, etc.).

Ensure that all staff and student files are current, complete and meet State licensing requirements.

Administer performance evaluations for staff.

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

Coordinate and implement age-appropriate activities for students. Engage students in enrichment activities, games, field trips, and homework.

Ensure site has all necessary materials and supplies as needed which includes shopping and following District and SAE purchasing policies and procedures.

Communicate program information and respond to phone calls, e-mails and written correspondence. Attend and participate in assigned meetings.

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent..

EXPERIENCE Previous working experience in before and after school program, and knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services licensing rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS Must be 21 years old and meet one of the following criteria:
A four year college degree, with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field.

Two years of college training and 6 months of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children.

Three years of satisfactory and verifiable full time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience since attaining the age of 18 in the care of 4 or more children. If employee meets this qualification, employee must complete 6 semester hours, 9 quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university or 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school age children within the first 9 months of employment.

Must be available to work both morning and afternoon shifts (Monday-Friday).

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.