Part-Time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director

Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. Job Description The Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director will be responsible for assisting the Program Supervisor with planning and implementing programming to meet the needs of the children in attendance. They will collaborate and assist Afterschool Leaders with designing and implementing activities and assignments to encourage attendee's intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment and abilities.

Essential Duties

• Monitor individuals and small groups of students, ensure student understand and adhere to program rules and procedures
• Maintain appropriate order and student conduct
• Maintain program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with natural, informal atmosphere or the Afterschool Program; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to program supervisor
• Assist Program Supervisor with planning and conducting or orientation program for parents and students and developing calendar of program activities
• Interact with children to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers, providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Oversee students in art and physical activities
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of program activities, answer telephones, and schedule activities
• Operate a variety of afterschool program and office supplies and equipment
• Act as a liaison between parents, staff, and school personnel; assist in conferring with parents regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist with budgeting and expenditures and inventory of equipment and supplies
• Collaborate to develop and implement a public relations agenda to promote student enrollment and communicate the objectives and activities of the after-school program
• Monitor children to ensure their health, safety and physical well-being
• Maintain a clean and organized environment for students; demonstrate and involve students in cleaning and organizing the program areas before, during, and after use
• Maintain program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of the Afterschool Program; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline programs to program supervisor.

Public Speaking Duties

• Lead educational programs in front of 10 to 25 children

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires fingerprinting: Candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). Per Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning regulations, continued employment is contingent upon the results of a post-hire fingerprint-based background check.

Hourly rate Salary will be $21.00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma AND
• One year experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in organized camp, afterschool, daycare, or similar setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment