K-2 Program Director

Mission:To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Job Description

Job Title: K-2 Program DirectorFLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Salary Range: $14-$16/hour Reports to: Site Director

Supervisory responsibilities: K-2 Youth Development Professionals

Start Date: 01/01/2024

Summary/objective: Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of programs for grades K-2. Responsible for implementing, ensuring, and conducting enriching program activities for youth.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Every staff member is expected to cultivate and maintain positive donor, member, and community relationships.
• Plan and oversee the administration of site programs and activities that support youth development outcomes.
• Establish program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Implement an incentive program that is visible, consistent, and up to date.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills.
• Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.
• Establish and maintain site program goals and settings that ensure health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of programs; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition.
• Lead and observe programming and ensure evaluation and feedback of Club programs on a continual basis and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Work environment Able to stand and/or walk up to 75% of time. Could require running and expended periods of standing and walking. Able to sit up to 25% of the time. Able to view a computer monitor daily. Some travel may be required in company or personal vehicle. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. This role is an on-site position and is not eligible for WFH or hybrid work.
• Employee required to possess a valid driver’s license and is occasionally required to transport members in a company vehicle.
• Proof of vehicle insurance is required.
• Mandatory to attain (within 6 months) and keep current CPR and first aid certifications.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED is required as is experience working with youth, ages 6-18.
• One to three (1-3) years prior childcare experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of and experience working with at-risk populations is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as are excellent interpersonal skills with youth and management.
• Time management skills are required.
• Working knowledge of computers and systems is required, including and not limited to, Microsoft products such as Word (or similar product knowledge).
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism are required.

Signatures

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Manager/CEO:______________________________________     Date ________________

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends & holidays off

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person