Program Director Jobs in Nitro, WV (NOW HIRING)

Position:  KCSCEP Site Director
Immediate Supervisor: Program Coordinator and KCSCEP Director
Employment Term:  Annually Contracted
Salary:  Hourly rate based on current salary schedule of KCSCEP for Site Directors, commensurate with experience and site demographics.
Evaluation:  Performance in this position will be determined according to WV DHHR requirements.
Requirements:  
The Site Director shall -

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 18 months of supervised relevant work experience.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Complete WV DHHR Child Abuse & Neglect training.
• Complete the WV DHHR Preservice Training modules on WV STARS.
• Complete an ergonomic assessment at the Regulatory Training Center.
• Adhere to all KCSCEP hiring practices which include, but are not limited to, criminal background check, CPS background check, drug test, TB assessment, medical physical and required online staff development.
• Be able to read, write and carry out duties.
• Have the ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
• Have mastery of basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to learn child care software (Procare).
• Sign a county AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
• Be punctual, dependable and regular in attendance.
• Present a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Have an interest in and enjoy working with children.
• Participate in all mandatory staff training and meetings.
• Be able to recognize proactively and react (if needed) to hazards to safety.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Meet KCSCEP expectations for employees.

 
Responsibilities:
 

• The Site Director serves as the Site Supervisor and is responsible for the daily operation of the program, which serves grades kindergarten through fifth and for oversight of staff.
• The Site Director plans, implements and coordinates daily activities. The Site Director must have a written work plan for the daily activities and must post it where it is accessible to staff and parents.
• The Site Director is responsible for appointing a person in charge who can take responsibility in the Site Director's absence.
• The Site Director is responsible for the supervision, safety and care of the children at the site.
• The Site Director is responsible for administration of medication to children in accordance with WV Code 18-5-22.
• The Site Director will solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• The Site Director will effectively communicate and maintain appropriate working relationships with children, parents, co-workers and other school personnel including the building principal.
• The Site Director will effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and parents.
• The Site Director will not act in the capacity of a group leader when more than 60 children are present.
• The Site Director will be actively involved with the children.
• The Site Director will bill and collect and process all fees using Procare and according to Kanawha County Schools accounting procedures.
• The Site Director will prepare correspondence, monthly reports, receipts, time sheets, payroll sign in/out sheets, DHHR billing, supply orders and other reports and documentation as needed.
• The Site Director will be able to organize and lead program activities.
• The Site Director will work with the staff to maintain a clean and structured environment.
• The Site Director will follow all safety rules and regulations for personal safety and use any prescribed personal protective materials.
• The Site Director will effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large/small groups of children.
• The Site Director will provide additional services to special needs children as needed. (ie. feeding, diapering, etc.)
• The Site Director will uphold and enforce KCSCEP policies and procedures.
• The Site Director will perform any other tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator or the KCSCEP Director.
• Site Directors may be asked to move to another site permanently when staffing requires it. (i.e. consolidation of sites, personnel issues, etc.)

 
Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for children with special needs) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material.

 
Work Environment: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the KCSCEP Director or his/her designee.
Site Director Job Description 6/2023