Program Overview and Job Summary:  

The KSS After School Program is held at the local Summit School District elementary schools.  Each elementary school is assigned a Lead Instructor to lead the program with two Instructors. The program focuses on promoting physical activity,  fun games, intentional learning, and a healthy snack to students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.  The program is grant-funded through partnerships with community organizations. 

The After School Lead Instructor is responsible for facilitating engaging activities with children, completing administrative tasks, and developing and implementing the after school curriculum. Administrative tasks include: prepping and facilitating daily snacks, planning objective focused activities and games, conducting parent and student surveys and assessments, communicating with parents and families, tracking class attendance, and managing all licensing rules and regulations for the site.

Main areas of focus when working the after school programs:

• 70% Program Facilitation
• 15% Curriculum Development
• 15% Administrative Tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Emphasis on daily program facilitation of the after school curriculum; 
• Plan and manage daily program curriculum and assigned administrative duties; 
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a varied group of colleagues to supervise a diverse group of up to 30 elementary age participants; 

• Prepare and serve snacks using safe food handling procedures; 
• Interact with program participants and families with a high level of energy and enthusiasm; 
• Communicate clearly and effectively to express concerns and needs to Programs Manager; 
• Supervise and maintain high standards of health and safety, and follow Risk Management policies in all activities;
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as assigned;

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Minimum Requirements:

• Have an interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children; 
• Strong work ethic and will work until the job is complete; 

• Motivation to contribute positively to the KSS at-large community; 
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form; 
• Multi-task efficiently while managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment; 
• Superior customer service skills with the ability to be creative and think ‘outside the box’; 
• Strong command of communication, writing, and organizational skills; 

• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and different levels of experience; 
• Ability to work in a busy environment with many distractions; 
• Ability to track information and manage high volume of data.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:  

• Verifiable education and/or experience teaching school aged children in an active and dynamic learning environment (one of the following): 

• A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in health/physical education, art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human services field;
• Two (2) years of college training (any field) and six months (910 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time experience supervising groups of four (4) or more children;

• Experience in a leadership role; 
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications, or ability to obtain before the first day of employment; 

• Age 21+ with an excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license;
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with children with special needs; 
• Comprehension of the Spanish language via written and/or verbal form; 
• Proficiency with Google Drive and CampSite. 

Travel Expectations:  

The After School Program Lead Instructor may be required to attend meetings and pick-up materials at the Keystone Science School campus and will be required to travel to one or more elementary schools within Summit County. Locations include Dillon Valley, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Summit Cove elementary schools.

Physical Demands of this Position:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit; stand; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or hold objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to work in close contact with his/her teammates and children. The office space is small, and the employee must have the ability to stay focused while others are working in close proximity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but varies seasonally due to programs and staffing.

Required Dates and Times of Employment:

The After School Program Coordinator’s work schedule follows the Summit School District calendar. The program will NOT be held on any No School days or in the event of school cancellations or early releases. The After School Program Coordinator position is part-time, averaging approximately 15 hours per week. It is expected that the Lead Instructor facilitates a debrief with the instructors and clean-up of the space prior to leaving the school. Lead Instructors must be able to work at the following days/times:

• Mondays through Fridays from 3:45p-5:35p (± 15 minutes)
• One day from 2:50p-5:35p (± 15 minutes) – To Be Determined by Summit School District.

Additionally, attendance is required at monthly lead instructor meetings, and time will be required for administrative tasks, lesson planning, snack prep, parent correspondence, and program set-up and take down. 

Compensation:  

Hourly rate of $19, depending on experience. Staff are eligible to be considered for raises following each successfully completed 12-week session of programming.

Accommodations

Housing may be provided on a first come – first served basis with a commitment to working five days per week. Accommodations may be shared rooms/communal housing in our rustic cabins. A housing deposit may be collected.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the Employment Application (Seasonal Positions) found at www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org/Employment. Please include your resume and three references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. For more information, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Keystone Science School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.