Job Title: Staff Aide @ DCIS Barney Ford

Department: Extended Learning & Community Schools

Location: DCIS Barney Ford

Schedule: After school; hours vary, approximately 1:45 - 6:00pm (Flexable)

Hourly Rate: $20.00hr

Highlights: Paid professional development trainings, benefits available for those working 20+ hours/week, free enrollment for your child during scheduled shifts

Essential Functions and Objectives:

To provide a safe and learning environment for children, nurture a positive work environment that is conducive to students and their optimal growth and development.

Commitment includes:

• Ability to become familiar with Discovery Link policies and procedures around tracking and proper supervision of students.
• Attend required orientations, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Implement high quality programming where students are engaged in a variety of ways.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and foster a positive environment for children.
• Use positive youth development strategies.
• Deliver curriculum for children in an enriching and engaging manner.
• Supervise play areas, create and implement activities, maintain logs and reports, housekeeping, and additional duties as assigned
• Interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools and build community with faculty, staff, parents, visitors, and community
• Ensure that Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care, District, and Department policies and procedures are followed
• Provide accurate and timely information on program operation as requested
• Substitute as needed for all program sites as requested by the Senior Supervisors.
• Perform all duties, as outlined by the specific job description, of the staff for which you are substituting.

Licensure & Certification:

• Cannot be left alone with children unless the incumbent meets the minimum qualifications for a Program Leader or Early Childhood Teacher

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Must be able to become First Aid, CPR and Universal Precautions certified
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with diverse people and organizations; strong collaboration skills
• Flexible, self-motivated individual
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80239 (Required)

Work Location: In person