Before and After School Child Care Site Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the staff leader as you:
Coordinate the planning and implementation of a variety of daily activities to help children develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Assign daily responsibilities for staff.
Ensure staff interacts with children in a way that shows respect and helps build the child’s self-esteem.
Supervise children to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable environment for all participants.
Comply with local, state and federal laws as well as district policy and regulations related to programs.
Operate the copy machine, computers and other equipment as needed.
Light lifting may be required.
Assist in purchasing equipment and materials.
Keep the equipment and facilities clean and organized.
Answer the phone, accept cash and checks, register children and perform other organizational duties needed to maintain successful operation of the program.
Interact with parents as they pick-up and drop-off children daily. Maintain open, two-way communication with parents regarding their child and the program.
Participate in the program and department problem-solving and/or decision-making process.
Serve as a “goodwill” ambassador to the public for the program, the Community Education Department and the Saline Area Schools.
Remain abreast of current trends, knowledge and attitudes affecting child care and Before and After School Care programs.
Pool days which involve swimming with students (not serving as a lifeguard) are expected.
Perform other tasks and duties related to the program as assigned or appropriate.

Education:

Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a child-related field, or Montessori credential, or valid Michigan school-age youth development credential.

Skills:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills
Successful experience in supervising youth, including kindness, patience and good discipline skills.
Basic math skills
Personal qualities: Dependable attendance, courtesy and tact, punctuality, flexibility

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person