Director of After Care and Summer Care

Director of After Care and Summer Care

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools St. Paul the Apostle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description: St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a director to oversee the daily operations of the school's after-school care program and summer care programs. This is a year-round, part-time position working with students K-8th grade. We are looking for someone who will create a nurturing learning environment and has a passion for hands-on activities and inquiry-led learning. The director will be responsible for planning and implementing learning experiences in after-care and summer care that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of our children within a Christ-centered, safe, and healthy learning environment. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with school leadership, staff, and families to create a program that reflects and supports the holistic development of each child. This is a grant-funded position. Schedule School year: (39 weeks) Monday – Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm (start time may be flexible, up to 4:00pm, for candidates who also serve in a teaching role during the school day) Summer: (8 weeks) Starting June 8th Monday – Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm Benefits -Employees will earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked -Days off on school year planned breaks: 2 weeks Christmas, 1 week spring break, Friday's off in the summer, 1 week 4th of July, 3 days over Thanksgiving. -Retirement plan -Professional learning assistance -Daily planning time -Discounted daily in-house lunches Candidates must meet the following qualifications: -Bachelor's Degree in education, child development, or related field -Minimum of 1 year of experience working with school-age children in a childcare or educational setting -Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred -Knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills -Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting -Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training -Commitment to upholding and modeling the values and teachings of the Catholic Church -CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training) -Must have or willing to take Virtus – Protecting God's Children Training