Summer Camp Program Leader

Job Title: Summer Camp Program Leader

Location: Discovery Link Sites

Area: Throughout Denver area 

Job Type: Monday - Friday; Part-Time

Hours: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; hours may vary based upon field trip schedule

Salary Range: $12.25- $14.50 based upon education and experience

Highlights: Paid Professional Development training, Free enrollment for your child while employed with the department

 

Make a difference in the lives of students by joining our team and supporting the DPS vision, Every Child Succeeds.

Essential Functions and Objectives:

The Program Leader is responsible for fostering a positive and nurturing environment for enrichment programming to support the optimal growth and development of children. Commitment includes:

-         Implement high quality before and after school enrichment programs where students are engaged in a variety of ways

-         Initiate personal contact with all families and foster a positive environment for the children

-         Use positive youth development strategies

-         Create and implement curriculum and activities for children in an enriching, engaging and enjoyable manner

-         Directly supervise and provide group management of elementary age students

-         Interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools and build community with faculty, staff, parents, visitors and the community

-         Ensure that Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care, District and Department policies and procedures are followed

-         Maintain appropriate records and logs and provide accurate and timely information on program operations as requested

-         Work with team members to create a harmonious and efficient working environment

-         Attend required Department orientations, trainings and staff meetings

-         Additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor

 

Licensure & Certification:

- Verifiable education and training in working with children.

- Be able to provide proof or obtain CPR, First Aide, Universal Precautions and Medication Administration certifications.

 Education & Experience:

- HS Diploma or Equivalent.

- Must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children.

- Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

- Ability to relate positively to children and adults.

- Flexible, self-motivated individual.

- Evidence of verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

About Denver Public Schools:

The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools supports and strengthens DPS students, families, schools and communities by delivering and facilitating high-quality programs and services that extend beyond the traditional school experience. This includes out-of-school-time programs and volunteer and community partnership services. This work creates safe environments where students and families gain the tools, resources and social competencies they need to achieve success.  

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

Under the leadership of Superintendent Tom Boasberg and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at .  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.