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SW Kids School Age Program Director

Job Description
We are looking for a School Age Program Director to provide leadership, program planning, implementation, supervision, and management for the School Age Program at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church. The School-Age Programs offers excellent care and comprehensive educational enrichment and programming for children enrolled for Before and After School Care, School Day Out Programming, and SW Kids Summer Camp. The SW Kids School Age Program currently has a license for 90 school-age children and youth. The Director is responsible for overall operations and ensuring adherence to developmentally appropriate programming and licensing requirements.

Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred. Must meet state requirements for education, and additional center/school requirements may apply.
  • Approved as a Program Director as specified in K.A.R. 28-4-429(e), or meets one of the other listed requirements to meet the Kansas Laws and Regulations for School Age Program Director
  • 1-2 years supervisory/management experience; experience in school-age programming strongly preferred
  • Servant leader by example and practice
  • Demonstrated ability to invite, connect, and sustain leaders and teams
  • Ability to discuss behavioral concerns with parents
  • Be willing and able to become Safe Gatherings certified
  • Be actively pursuing growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ, preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the School Age Program with ultimate responsibility for the enrichment, safety, and well-being of all children in care
  • Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Provide leadership in the development of program goals and objectives in alignment with the mission of Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church
  • Oversee compliance with state and local regulatory agencies through proper maintenance of records, reports, and scheduled visits and maintain ongoing communication with all
  • Ensure adherence to applicable health, safety, and licensing standards set by KDHE and other local licensing agencies.
  • Define admissions policies and ensure a fair and informative admissions process
  • Ensure appropriate welcome and useful orientation for new families
  • Maintain open and regular communication with families
  • Balance team and individual responsibilities appropriately
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff
  • Provide mentorship to each staff member, conduct regular performance evaluations with meaningful feedback, and provide regular and meaningful professional development opportunities
  • Oversee the hiring of staff and ensure that all job descriptions are up to date and accurately reflect the scope and responsibilities of the position
  • Manage sources of funding, including tuition, fees, and grants, as available.
  • Work with financial personnel for billing, payroll, and to have an accurate understanding of all financials
  • Work with the Staff Parish Relations Committee; provide detailed and accurate updates concerning the operation of the program
  • Oversee planning, purchase, preparation, and serving of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for facility
  • Stay up to date on recent developments in the field of school age programming and make recommendations to pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee, as appropriate
  • Works with Early Learning Director and Director of Children’s Faith Formation to plan and implement activities to guide the enrolled children’s spiritual development

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28,000 - $32,000 per year
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
  • One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
SWUMC Facebook page:
  • https://www.facebook.com/SWUMCTopeka/
Work Remotely:
  • No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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