Enrichment Program Assistant in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at Stem School Highlands Ranch

About STEM School Highlands Ranch

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits:

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.

The Enrichment Program Assistant supports the planning, organization, and daily operation of STEM School Highlands Ranch's K–12 enrichment programs, summer camps, and Secondary After School Care Program. This position partners with the Enrichment Coordinator to provide exceptional customer service, ensure operational excellence, and create engaging experiences for students and families while modeling the STEM School Highlands Ranch Core Values.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of K–12 enrichment programs, ensuring programs are organized, efficient, and student-centered.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for parents, students, staff, volunteers, and program providers, delivering timely, professional, and comprehensive communication.
• Create and manage registrations, enrollment records, attendance reports, rosters, and program documentation using school information systems.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and student schedules through platforms including MySchoolBucks, PikMyKid, SmartCare, and Infinite Campus.
• Coordinate daily student check-in, attendance verification, transitions, dismissal, and supervision for elementary enrichment programs.
• Escort and supervise students during program transitions, recess, and other non-classroom activities while maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Supervise the Secondary After School Care Program, including attendance tracking, student engagement, family communication, billing support, and maintaining a clean, organized program space.
• Support the planning, preparation, and daily operation of summer camps, including classroom setup, student supervision, recess management, directional signage, attendance, and operational logistics.
• Assist instructors by providing classroom support, helping address student behavioral needs, and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Prepare and distribute communications regarding registrations, schedules, program reminders, session updates, and other enrichment information.
• Create program materials including rosters, name tags, signage, schedules, and other resources that support successful program implementation.
• Prepare purchase orders, assist with budget tracking, and maintain department records and administrative documentation.
• Partner with Athletics and other departments to maintain shared activity schedules and coordinate school-wide programming.
• Assist with the planning and execution of enrichment events, including Club Rush, BEST Robotics Kickoff, Prospective Spartan Night, Spartan Showcase, TSA events, Enrichment Awards Night, Summer Camps, and other departmental initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance the student and family experience.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners while providing exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate the STEM School Highlands Ranch Core Values by leading with care, prioritizing students, building a strong community, embracing innovation, elevating standards, taking steady steps, doing right always, and fostering a positive culture where students and colleagues can laugh together.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Enrichment Coordinator.

Qualifications Required:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED (or working towards).
• Must be passionate about working with kids, experience is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a level II background check and drug screen.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (or obtained within the first three months of employment).
• Knowledge of working with Google Docs and Sheets or general understanding of spreadsheets.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes.
• Ability to run short distances.
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 31, 2026.