SITE DIRECTOR - AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (PART-TIME)

Position Description:

The Site Director’s responsibilities are:

• To provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight for staff and children at assigned After School Program.
• Take responsibility for program integrity, staff performance, and overall welfare and accomplishments of children at assigned site.
• To provide any necessary training to staff so that they may perform their duties with the skill sets needed.
• To adhere to and enforce policies and procedures set forth in the Upper Room Programs’ Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• To receive CPR training ensuring that the site is adequately prepared to respond in an emergency situation with staff and children.
• Receive guidance and direction from the Afterschool Program Coordinator and Executive Director.
• Accountable to the Afterschool Program Coordinator for the accomplishment of program objectives and performance of staff at assigned site.

Primary Job Functions:

• Implements program objectives and oversight of planning of activities specific to the site.
• Ensures that all activities do not conflict with Upper Room program objectives.
• Ensures that the whole child is being addressed during the program through academic instruction and character-building activities
• Ensures that respect is shown to staff, volunteers, children and parents and that self-respect and respect for other is demonstrated by all staff and volunteers.
• Ensures that all aspects of the program are carried out effectively and efficiently ensuring enough staff and volunteers at all times to ensure the safety and security of children.
• Ensuring afterschool site is in compliance with state regulations (staffing ratios, student documentation is complete)
• Provides instruction and oversight of youth development leaders and volunteers to ensure discipline is being administered fairly, impartially, appropriately, and consistently.
• Take responsibility for appropriately disciplining children in non-routine situations.
• Provide all staff (teachers, youth development leaders, volunteers) with timely and accurate information.
• Provides positive reinforcement and recognition for staff and program participants fairly, appropriately and consistently.
• Listens and observes staff members and their behaviors, assessing the appropriateness and then applying proper management techniques.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that program objectives are being met, promote teamwork, and encourage staff cohesiveness.
• Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with staff, students, parents, visitors, etc., ensuring that each person is treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Degree in Education or child-related fields strongly recommended or at least two years of hands on experience working with children’s programs
• Requires the ability to work well and communicate with children, parents, and program personnel.
• Requires skills in planning, directing and conducting activities to meet program goals (i.e. establish priorities, manage workload).
• Computer competency with basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and other commonly used software; internet skills, including the use of e-mail programs.
• Good organizational skills and record keeping (attention to detail is critical).
• Must pass a child abuse/neglect screening for child care workers and criminal background check.
• A working knowledge of human resources policies, budget and management techniques.