Executive Director

Aboutus

After School Kindness, Inc. is a locally family-owned business located in Fort Collins, CO. Our establishment specializes in providing professional childcare programs for private and charter schools (school-age children) within the community. I am looking for someone with a positive attitude, good work ethic, and a motivated individual who could use a full-time position and who is able to work from home, occasionally meet in person, do Zoom meetings, and can do monthly visits to our (8) elementary schools.

You'll be expected to possess the confidence and competence necessary to effectively manage the entire company. To ensure your success, you'll receive comprehensive training from consultants covering every aspect of the business. As the manager, you'll oversee all operations and will be entrusted with important responsibilities. This position comes with a minimum one-year contract, effective immediately and extending through May 2025.

Fast & Efficient Communicator: Essential

High paced industry

Our work environment includes:

• Work in person / from home (40/60)
• Great Experience
• On-the-job training

Executive Director Responsibilities:

• Phone Receptionist (Diverted to your cell)
• Accounts Receivables
• Enroll new students on our company portal
• Staff scheduling
• State and Health Inspection Reports
• Site visits once per month
• Provide general support to parents, schools, and staff.
• Marketing: website/social media/ flyers
• Data entry for online HR platform
• Auditing CCCAP (Colorado Childcare Assistance Program)
• Calendar Event Organization

Required Skills:

• A willingness to learn & positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to positively communicate with people within all levels of the organization.
• Childcare Director Certified to sub when needed (3 PM to 6 PM) - rarely
• Professional: Conflict Resolution
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task + organization of files
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize work streams in order to meet deadlines. Able to prioritize multiple requests from different departments in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of office equipment: tablets, copiers, scanners, laminators, etc.,
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues on an as-needed basis for malfunctioning or damage that may have occurred over time.
• Google Drive / Google Calendar / Google Emails / Google Notes

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ability to multitask with customer service, scheduling, accounting, phone calls, Microsoft word/powerpoint, and good office skills.

Operational Oversight: Managing and optimizing the daily operations of the organization, including production, security, and quality control.

Strategic Planning: Collaborating with the CEO and other executives in developing and executing the company's strategic plans.

Resource Management: Efficiently allocating resources for site supplies, including budgetary resources, to meet organizational goals.

Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating operational risks to ensure the stability and continuity of business operations.

Interdepartmental Collaboration: Facilitating communication and collaboration among different departments to achieve organizational objectives.

Performance Monitoring: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring metrics to measure the success and efficiency of operations.

Leadership Development: Developing and mentoring a strong leadership team to support the organization's growth and success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Opportunity to run the summer camp

Schedule:

• Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM (one hour lunch break+ personal wellness break)
• Monday through Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities for projects and events

Education:

• College (Required)
• Experience in childcare

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 year minimum (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote & In person

• Fort Collins, CO 80525 - ASK Main Office

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Additional Details

- Student Tracking: Make sure each registered student is input into their "classroom" (one of our 8 locations) / Typing their name, schedule, and parent contact information. Confirming their schedule is set up.

- Billing: Make sure we have billing information for each Parent in our payment system. Confirming they are on the correct tuition plan.

- Enrollment Forms: Make sure each student has an uploaded enrollment form and correct immunization form input under their account for our state inspectors to view.

- Calling Parents: Calling parents to make sure they understand how to use our company app. Make sure they are set up on autopay with the “pay online” billing feature or to see how they are enjoying the program so far.

- Email: You will be provided with your own title and company email. Example: yourname@ afterschoolkindness.com

- Phones: The phones will be forwarded to your cell phone temporarily. Must be comfortable with using a (happy & kind) professional tone of voice on the phone.

- Training: On site training, In person, Zoom meeting, meet at a coffee shop, or do a phone call. I will make sure you are fully equipped with everything you need to be successful in this position.

- Title: Office Administrator / Your job will be focused as a Quality Control Supervisor: This is a wonderful opportunity to get experience in customer relations, assuring parent portals are set up correctly, student attendance tracker, and billing assistant.

- Communication: Daily log of what has been accomplished & what is on tomorrow’s schedule. Productivity tracking when working remotely. Communicating with other office admin as needed.

- Website: www.afterschoolkindness.com

- Pay: Payments are bi-monthly with an opportunity for growth within 6 months (or sooner based on high performance.)

About :

With a passion for maintaining a strong work ethic and embracing the importance of work-life balance, we've been successfully navigating the growing demands of our beloved childcare program. Your potential involvement in our day-to-day operations is highly valued, especially given the significance of these routines.

You'll be entrusted with full responsibility for managing the entirety of the business. As your primary consultant, I'll be there to guide you, and you'll also have support from my additional team of consultants as you acclimate to the position. This is a high paced industry & you will be manning the ship!

It's important to us that you feel confident from the outset in your ability to handle the high volume of business management tasks, including interactions with principals, inspectors, staff, parents, and children.

As you start on this journey with us, you'll receive comprehensive training in phased sections, introducing new tasks each week to ensure a smooth onboarding experience into your position. I want you to feel fully equipped and comfortable as you become an integral part of our team.

You will be trained effectively, allowing me to shift my focus from working in the business to working on the business.

We're genuinely excited about the prospect of having you join our team! If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we'd love to schedule an interview. Given the high demand for this position, we've designed a double interview process to ensure a perfect long-term fit. Let's chat about your needs and explore a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Your unique contribution to this position will not only be valued but will also make a meaningful impact on the well-being of many families in our Northern Colorado community. Feel free to reach out today – we can't wait to connect!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Childcare Director Certification For School Age Children (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Collins, CO 80525 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Collins, CO 80525