Aspen Academy has an amazing opportunity for a 20-hour/week after school program lead for the 25-26 School Year.  If you thrive working with different age groups, planning and pivoting to meet the needs of various learners, and collaborating with a talented team, we want to meet you.

This position provides and oversees before and after school care and programming for up to 45 students, ages 5-11. Start date is mid-August for training.  Regular schedule starts August 20, 2025 through June 5, 2026.

Hours: Regular Reporting Hours - Mon - Fri, 2pm - 6pm, plus one Friday / month 10:30am-5pm

Time in the After School Program is structured with an after-school snack, engaging and intentional programming, and playtime either outside or inside.  Time in the Before School Program includes providing breakfast and calm morning activity.

About Aspen Academy:

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado, at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus. 

We embody and promote the community's values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co-leaders in realizing Aspen Academy's vision and mission:

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.

• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.

• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Develop, Grow and Lead a level of excellence in Aspen Academy’s Licensed Program on the K-8 Campus.

• Supervise extended care program and staff, enrollment, budget, profitability, parent and child communications, newsletters, etc.

• Create and coordinate staff schedule.

• Keep attendance sheets accurate.

• Plan and implement appropriate games and activities.

• Develop and maintain a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, challenged, and supported.  Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.

• Create the snack menu and purchase the items needed in accordance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) and Education, as well as Arapahoe Health Department Rules and Regulations

• Maintain clean, neat and presentable classrooms and play areas. Clean up and lock Extended Care areas at the end of each day according to closing procedures.

• Keep Licensed Director and Director of Programs notified of problems and concerns occurring during extended care.

• Attend annual health and safety training classes. 

• Assist Licensed Director with student registrations, schedules, files and billing.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence and compliance to all license and health and safety regulations governing programs; Keep up to date and well informed with all CDEC policy changes and regulations; In coordination with the Licensed and Strategic Programs Manager, communicate with Extended Care Team Members regarding all CDEC policy changes and regulations.

Qualifications:  

• Required: 1-2+ years’ experience working in licensed programs.

• Required: PDIS Level 3 or higher.

• Preferred: 1-2+ years demonstrated experience leading and managing staff and a childcare program.

• Preferred: Early Childhood Director qualified.  

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or some college level coursework, preferably in education, child development, etc.

• Preferred: CPR, First Aid Training.

• Minimum: high energy, passion for teaching great kids.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to use diplomacy and tact with all constituents.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Grant permission for a background check.  

• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds. 

Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status. 

Compensation: Starting salary $21 - $26 / hour based on education level & experience.