Description
AFTER SCHOOL CARE DIRECTOR
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this role is the daily coordination of all aspects of the Saint Paul the Apostle After School Care Program. The DK-8th grade program emphasizes SPA’s values, builds life skills, and provides a safe place to play with friends after regular school hours. This position works in close coordination with school administrative staff and the After School Enrichment Coordinator. The hours for this position are Mondays through Thursdays 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. and Fridays 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., subject to extension as needed.
Responsibilities include:
- The administration and supervision of the After School Care Program including the day-to-day functions, consistency, and success of the program.
- The development of a creative, dynamic, and nurturing program that gives our students a safe place to play and complete their homework after school.
- The ability to create and implement innovative program activities that are safe, fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate.
- Establishing fair rules and consequences for participants that align with school policy.
- Handle parent communication, keeping them informed concerning health, safety, and discipline.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and parents.
- Develop supply requests and monitor expenses, as well as conducting an annual inventory of the program materials at the end of the school year.
- Maintaining and securing the After School Care facility and equipment, including cleanliness and order in all program areas; including the upkeep of the equipment and facilities in an acceptable manner and the set-up and breakdown during the program day to contribute to ongoing efforts to keep the school safe and orderly.
- Developing and maintaining accurate records including staff attendance, a record-keeping system to track student attendance, and sign-in/sign-out sheets for students.
- Following a set procedure for students left after care hours.
- Responsible for registration of participants, including emergency information, etc.
- Handle all drop-in After School Care program billing. Drop-in billing should be sent out within 24 hours of the date of participation in the program.
- Following up on delinquent accounts.
- Coordinating with the School Administration in charge of the After School Care
- Program to determine staff availability and staff schedule, as well as to help coordinate substitutes to help cover for staff, as needed.
- Review staff timesheets for accuracy and submission.
- Meeting with the appropriate School Administration on a regular basis to evaluate procedures, policies, concerns, and future plans.
- Organizing and implementing safety and emergency procedures in conjunction with the school plan, including in case of disaster, and following any emergency procedures needed.
- Planning and maintaining a disaster plan.
- Adhere to Archdiocesan rules regarding after school care programs.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Communicating with Administration when in need of staff or in the case of support to address student behavior.
Job Skills include:
- Enjoy working with children aged 4 through 14.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to make programmatic changes based on organizational requirements.
- Ability to clearly convey messages regarding organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently and proactively solves problems, seeking support when needed.
- Respects family and faculty confidentiality.
- Able to manage staff effectively.
Requirements
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in child development, education, or a closely related field and two years’ experience working with children in Developmental Kindergarten through grade 8 in an organized setting.
- Must possess strong computer skills.
- Must complete a LiveScan criminal background check and fingerprinting, Virtus-training, and TB Testing.
- First Aid and CPR certification required.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Saint Paul the Apostle School (Los Angeles)
1536 Selby Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
mhiney@sp-apostle.org