After-School Program Director

*Location: *Great Hearts Blossom Rock (new campus opening 27/28). Hired candidate will train and work at other campuses prior to opening of our new campus.*Duties & Responsibilities** Maintain and grow program enrollment.* Manage budget for payroll and supply expenses.* Ensure licensing compliance in all areas of program operations as required by AZDHS.* Follow standard operating procedures to ensure high quality programs.* Hire, train, and mentor program staff.* Provide performance feedback and coaching to direct reports.* Model and instill appropriate child guidance and classroom management strategies.* Model and instill Great Hearts 9 Core Virtues (responsibility, perseverance, integrity, honesty, courage, citizenship, humility, friendship, wisdom).* Oversee implementation of provided classical curriculum.* Cultivate relationships with academy employees, students, and parents.* Represent programs at campus events, meetings, etc.* Utilize provided marketing strategies.* Follow protocols for responding to and documenting student behavior and significant events.* Escalate incident reports and significant events to Regional Manager.* Adhere to Great Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.* Attend regular meetings at the Home Office and other local business locations.* Substitute in classroom as needed.* Other duties as assigned*Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths*The successful candidate will be a principled, professional leader with an independent work ethic and a heart of service to others. They must demonstrate sound business judgment and wisdom in dealing with people. They will possess requisite experience in the field of liberal arts and/or education, as well as experience working with children and children’s programming. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in a licensed program. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.Must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. Meets qualifications of Facility Director in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing preferred. Required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.*Additional Requirements*Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card.Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the Phoenix metro area.*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.**Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.**This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.**Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* #J-18808-Ljbffr