.85 FTE Fun Clubs Manager in Denver, Colorado at Denver Language School
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Job Description
Overview of Position:
The Fun Clubs Manager supports the academic growth of students by managing all aspects of our after school programs. This position works with vendors and DLS teachers to schedule clubs, monitor student’s attendance, communicate with families, and manage the financial aspects of said clubs. This position is also responsible for the management of Dolphin Study Hall, which involves selecting qualified DLS staff to facilitate the program, tracking student rosters, and replenishing materials for the program.
This vacancy will be posted until 08/04/2026 or until filled by a highly qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.
The anticipated start date for this position is 07/20/2026.
The selected candidate will report to the Director of External Relations, and work closely with the Manager of Purchasing and Accounts.
Pay and Benefits:
- Employees at DLS are compensated in accordance with other Denver-area charter schools. The annual salary of $46,466 - $47,987
- 6.8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year. PTO is prorated to reflect a .85 FTE position.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
- Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
- Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs of employees’ children.
- Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
- Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
- Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.
Essential Functions and Objectives:
- Manage vendor and teacher payroll for enrichments
- Maintain high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Organize each trimester's after-school activities, including pricing and schedule
- Manage DLS vendor and teacher applications to teach clubs
- Recruit, supervise, and retain enrichment vendors
- Manage student enrichment attendance and keep rosters updated
- Manage payroll for after-school program vendors and teachers
- Clearly communicate all necessary information with families and enrichment vendors/teachers
- Answer families’ questions in a timely manner
- Oversee the daily dismissal and check-in process for the after-school program, ensuring a safe and orderly transition for all students from school dismissal to classroom activities
- Oversee after school programs (Enrichments and study hall program) at Whiteman Campus everyday (attendance, behavior, dismissal, security procedures, etc.)
- Address parent concerns and/or work with administrators, when needed
- Create and implement sign-up, payment, check-in, and check out procedures, schedules, deadlines
- Ability to travel to and between DLS Gilpin and DLS Whiteman campuses when needed
- Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned.
Skills:
- Familiarity or willingness to become familiar with financial aid policies
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to manage a variety of situations, from mediating minor student disagreements to implementing swift solutions for logistical issues to ensure program continuity
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to work within a diverse culture
- A high degree of responsibility and vigilance as one of two on-site staff members
- Ability to supervise vendors and students,ensuring all students are accounted for and dismissed safely
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey procedures effectively as well as able to communicate with vendors, students, families and school staff
- Ability to work under minimal supervision without the need for explicit directions
Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Requirements:Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bookkeeping experience (1+ years)
- Experience using financial systems (1-3 years)
- Previous experience leading before/after school programs (1-3 years)
- Understand project management principles (backwards planning, goal setting, etc.)
- High levels of discretion and confidentiality
- Advanced knowledge of technology including computers and software programs such as Google Suite and MS Word, etc.
- Intercultural competence and ability to communicate professionally in a multicultural setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bookkeeping experience (3+ years)
- Experience using financial systems (1+ years)
- Previous experience leading before/after school programs (1+ years)
- High levels of customer service
- Bilingual (English + Chinese and/or Spanish)
- Experience in a school or nonprofit organization preferred