Grandview Heights Schools

Assistant Director of Childcare (Kids' Club)

Grandview Heights Schools is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and professional Assistant Director for our before and after school program- Kid's Club!

Title: Assistant Director of Kids' Club

Reports to: Director of Kids’ Club

Terms: 249 Days

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate’s degree in relevant field
  • Two years of experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment
  • Two years of experience in developing, leading, and supervising a childcare program/staff.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office equipment and software
  • Possess excellent communication, administrative, and leadership skills
  • Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask when necessary
  • Must successfully complete FBI and BCI background checks
  • Ability to drive district vehicles to transport children

Compensation/Benefits

Minimum salary of $45,000 per year, placement commensurate with proven experience and skills based upon job qualifications and performance responsibilities outlined herein. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Essential Job Functions

Training and Orientation

  • Must complete all training and certification required by Grandview Heights Schools and as assigned by the director.
  • Must be able to lead staff trainings
  • Assist in maintaining staff training records and requirements.
  • Must be able to complete onboarding of new staff members

Program Management

  • Supervise and direct staff in cooperation with the Director
  • Assist the Director in hiring practices, including interviewing and onboarding
  • Preparation and communication of daily/weekly schedule, including substitute staff, in coordination with Director
  • Plan and development a creative learning environment in collaboration with the Director, including ownership of the complete summer program activity schedule
  • Create relationships with local community partners and facilitate in-house presentations and activities with the Kids’ Club students
  • Support program needs by creating and directing all daily activities, preparing materials, communicating with scheduled staff and families, and building culture
  • Communicate and adhere to the site program schedule and calendar, including the variety of educational, enrichment, and recreational activities
  • Possess knowledge and an understanding of ODE’s school age childcare guidelines
  • Conduct observations of Kids’ Club staff and follow-up meetings with feedback on performance
  • Assist in formal evaluations with the Director
  • Assists new family onboarding through the District-approved childcare program application
  • Assist in maintaining, organizing, and retaining records, enrollment rosters, attendance, contact information, new hire paperwork, and staff evaluations
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director

Communication

  • Maintain professional, oral and written communication with parents, co-workers, program director and all school personnel
  • Availability between the hours of 6:45am - 6:15pm to support the program as needed (i.e. call-offs, vacation coverage, parent questions, and direct requests from supervisor)
  • Utilizes the District-approved childcare application for ongoing communication with staff and families
  • Respond courteously and timely to all communication through email, phone or in person, including out-of-program hours for staff call-offs.
  • Follows the district training guidelines for confidential information and respects the privacy of staff and students in discussion of non-confidential information

Health & Safety

  • Assist in communication and management of on-site safety protocols
  • Works with staff in immediate response to all injuries, making necessary decisions to administer First Aid, CPR, and/or contact Emergency Medical Service as well as ensuring the notification of parent/guardian and administrator as necessary.
  • Maintains or oversees the successful completion/recording of building crisis plan, emergency kits, fire and tornado drills
  • Provides student care in absence of the school nurse, arranges for ill students to be taken home
  • Abide by all ODE and Grandview Heights Board of Education policies and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all students and staff

Student Interaction

  • Assists with student needs, responds promptly and courteously to questions from students
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, behavior and positive discipline techniques
  • Ability to provide feedback and support to staff on a daily basis and apply the appropriate classroom or behavior management techniques
  • Act as substitute in the classroom as needed

Working Conditions

  • Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
  • Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, swim, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects

Grandview Heights Schools is an equal opportunity employer in all areas of employment and promotion.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Primary and Secondary Education

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