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Stepping Stones Program Leader

Part-time

Davenport Community Schools

Davenport, IAPart-time$17.48/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.48/hr
Location
Davenport, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DHS Child Care AssistanceMandatory Reporter TrainingCPR/First Aid Certification

Job overview

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Stepping Stones Program Leader. The Stepping Stones Program Leader provides leadership and supervision for school-based afterschool programs within the Davenport Community School District. This individual performs routine and moderately difficult work in recreation programs, engaging with students, facilitating behavioral interventions, and ensuring student health and safety. The role involves planning and supervising activities, building relationships with school personnel, and maintaining detailed records.

Key focus areas include Plan and supervise all activities during the Stepping Stones program, Supervise direct-service program assistants, certified instructors, community agency representatives, and volunteers, and Engage with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships.

Successful candidates bring 1 Year School Setting Experience, 1 Year Daycare Setting Experience, and Supervisory Experience. Important skills include Leadership, Supervision, Planning, Modeling Good Social Skills, Facilitating Healthy Relationships, and Behavioral Interventions. Preferred (not required): Working Collaboratively, Creating Positive Learning Environments, Adaptability, and Patience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipSupervisionPlanningModeling Good Social SkillsFacilitating Healthy RelationshipsBehavioral InterventionsBuilding RelationshipsPositive and Professional CommunicationEnsuring Health and SafetyPreparing Student Academic ActivitiesFacilitating Student Academic ActivitiesSupporting Good Work HabitsSupporting Critical Thinking SkillsSupporting Positive Attitudes About LearningPreparation of ActivitiesFacilitation of ActivitiesClean-Up of ActivitiesMaintenance of Materials and Program SpacePreparing InformationProviding InformationKeeping Detailed RecordsReporting ActivitiesWorking CollaborativelyCreating Positive Learning EnvironmentsMaintaining Positive Learning EnvironmentsContributing to a Positive Climate and CulturePositive AttitudeAdaptabilityPatienceCompassionWillingness to Work With Diverse Population

Qualifications

1 Year School Setting Experience1 Year Daycare Setting ExperienceSupervisory Experience12 Hours Ongoing Professional Development Each Academic YearDHS Child Care AssistanceMandatory Reporter TrainingCPR/First Aid CertificationAble to Walk Up and Down StairsAble to Stand and Walk for Extended Periods of TimeAble to Lift 30 PoundsAble to Bend, Squat and KneelExperience With District and Area Family Resource Providers

Full job description

Stepping Stones Program Leader JobID: 12768

  • Position Type:

Other/ Other

  • Date Posted:

7/7/2026

  • Location:

Truman Elementary

  • Date Available:

26-27 School Year

  • Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

The rate of pay for this position is $17.48 hr

Hours: 2:45PM - 5:30PM, M-F

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Definition)

Provide leadership and supervision to school based afterschool programs within the Davenport Community School District Individual performs work of routine and moderate difficulty in recreation programs, and performs related work as required. The average number of weekly hours is up to 15 hours per week at various locations throughout Davenport. Employee reports directly to Out of School Time Administrative Staff.

Examples Of Duties

  • Plans and supervises all activities during the Stepping Stones program.

  • Must have 1 year of experience working within a school setting or daycare setting.

  • Must have supervisory experience.

  • Supervises direct-service program assistants, certified instructors, community agency representatives within program activities and America Reads Program volunteers.

  • Engages with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships.

  • Facilitates behavioral interventions according to Stepping Stones philosophy, policies and procedures, as needed and appropriate.

  • Build relationships with school day personnel to ensure smooth program operations

  • Communicates in a positive and professional manner with other Stepping Stones staff members, students, families, and the public.

  • Provides direct supervision of students at all times, ensuring health and safety both in and outside the school building.

  • Prepares and facilities student academic activities, supporting good work habits, critical thinking skills, and positive attitudes about learning.

  • Participates in the preparation, facilitation and clean-up of activities, including the maintenance of Stepping Stones materials and program space.

  • Prepares and provides information for Stepping Stones staff, school building staff, and families.

  • Keeps detailed records and reports of activities at the Stepping Stones site, including chose for snack, attendance, student behavior, accidents, staff work records, student files, and all other required paperwork per DHS licensure requirements.

  • Other similar duties, as requested

  • Required 12 hours of ongoing professional development each academic year

  • Must have the following within 60 days of employment: DHS Child Care Assistance, Mandatory Reporter Training, CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements of Position:

  • Able to walk up and down stairs

  • Walk and carry materials up and down step

  • Stand and walk for extended periods of time

  • Lift 30 pounds

  • Bend, squat and kneel

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

  • Experience with district and area family resource providers and Family Resources preferred.

  • Punctual and consistent attendance record

  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff

  • Experience in creating and maintaining positive learning environments and contributing to a positive climate and culture

  • Positive attitude and ability to be flexible.

  • Patient, compassionate and a willingness to work with a diverse population.

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