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Pender County Schools 

Official Job Description 

Position Available: 8/13/2026

TITLE: PACES After School Care Director 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

• Assist the After School Site Coordinator with the safe and effective operation of the after-school program
• The Director provides supervision and instruction to children, leads age-appropriate activities, and supports students with homework
• Perform duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensing/Certification:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Basic School Age Care (BSAC) and Playground Safety Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification 

Education:

• High school diploma required

• Associate's degree preferred 

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of successful experience in school-age care preferred

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of Pender County Schools, as well as state and federal regulations
• Work with after-school staff to maintain a safe, caring, and vibrant learning environment
• Set up after-school centers daily, ensuring a tidy and organized space
• Interact with and supervise children during program activities
• Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating after-school activities
• Administer first aid to children as necessary to meet immediate health care needs
• Maintain current certifications in CPR and basic first aid
• Attend meetings, workshops, and other training sessions to fulfill professional development requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or Principal 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to lead and assist students in indoor and outdoor games and activities
• Capable of using a variety of equipment such as computers, copiers, calculators, and projectors
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
• Proficient in basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape
• Capable of coordinating hands and eyes quickly and accurately when using office equipment
• Ability to deal with people effectively, including under stress
• Physical ability to talk, hear, and react quickly to students from a distance
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and move objects regularly 

• Comfortable working in a school environment and interacting directly with students and staff 

  REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator, Principal, After School Program Director 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk
• The employee frequently needs to reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to use hands and fingers for manual dexterity in an office environment
• Close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus are necessary
• Must be able to talk and hear effectively 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The employee works in an indoor school environment and has regular interaction with staff and students
• Noise levels are typically minimal to moderate
• Work involves sitting at office equipment and standing at files
• Daily communication is required in person, by phone, and in writing 

Salary Grade: Hourly 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

OSHA: The employee is not required to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials like asbestos or carcinogens. 

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. 

Created 12/4/2024