Site Director — It's About Time

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the after school program students, staff, and site
Provide care and protection for children, knowing the whereabouts of the children in each group at all times
Aid in the training of new staff and volunteers
Demonstrate professionalism at all times
Maintain order and control of children as well as provide a safe, loving and fun environment for all
Attend scheduled staff meetings, training, and development activities
Ensure that enrichment and recreational activities are developmentally appropriate and align with STEAMS monthly themes for groups; continually interacting with children, volunteers, staff, and parents

Skills:

Must have excellent administrative and fiscal management skills.
This position requires a person who can work with many distractions, interruptions and still accomplish their objectives and meet established deadlines

All staff members must be able to:

Create, plan, conduct, maintain and implement fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities
Handle all conflicts and complaints in a professional manner as well adhere to all organizational site policies and procedures
Observe students' behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary to support members in making positive behavior choices
Immediately reporting and documenting all injuries or incidents that occur on site
Maintain cleanliness in all program areas to contribute to ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly
Always wear appropriate It’s About Time Afterschool uniforms
Frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear
Engage in physical activity with members without limitation
Lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds
Maintain computer proficiency and posses strong oral and written communication skills
Be reliable and punctual by arriving on-time for scheduled shifts and completing assigned responsibilities in a timely and thorough manner
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and school officials

Requirements:

Associates Degree required. BA/BS preferred.
2+ years’ experience in developing and implementing enrichment programs in a K-5th school or recreational environment.
3+ years of managerial experience
Strong verbal, oral, written communication skills
Must pass GBI comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting and maintain for employment
Completed 40 hours of Director’s training
Must attend a Licensure Orientation Meeting (LOM) class prior to applying for licensure and prior to receiving a certificate of license or within the first 90 days of licensure
Site Directors are required to obtain 10 hours of State-approved Health and Safety Orientation Training
First Aid and CPR certification required or obtained within the first 30 days of employment
At least 2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom or after school setting
Must complete 10 hours of Bright From the Start training
Bilingual-preferred not required