After School Program Director

The Afterschool Program Director will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and administration of all enrichment/academic programs at the SPARC Kid’s Academy.

This is a contract position that does not provide benefits and pays $15 per hour/20 hours per week. 

The specific duties of the Site Director include but is not limited to the following:

·       create and implement fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities primarily in the areas of reading and math for students in grades K-5

·       Maintain cleanliness in all program areas; including the upkeep of the equipment and facility in an acceptable manner and the set-up and breakdown during the program day to contribute to ongoing efforts to keep the Club orderly

·       Communicates with SPARC Kid’s Academy parents and school personnel regarding program activities and student achievement

·       Design a program schedule/calendar/curriculum that includes a variety of educational, enrichment, and recreational activities

·       Ensure all supplies and snacks are kept well stocked

·       student recruitment/registration

·       prudent fiscal management for collection of fees associated with on-site fee based programs

·       coordination of parent engagement program

·       ensure all health and safety protocols are followed, with a particular emphasis on Covid 19 guidelines

·       act as the liaison with parents, collaborators, school management, volunteers, and visitors to display the site and program positively

·       collection of program data and provide reports for contract compliance

·       Supervise, train, mentor, coach, and manage all staff, students and volunteers in the program at the site

·       Maintain comprehensive student and volunteer records and produce reports as required

Education/Experience/Skills

It is preferred that the Site Director possess a BA/BS and have 2-3 years experience in developing and implementing youth academic enrichment programs.

They should also possess the following:

·       Ability to provide homework assistance to students in grades K-5

·       Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public school setting

·       First Aid and CPR certification preferred

·       possess strong computer skills, have the ability to track data and produce reports

·       Possess excellent communication, supervisory, administrative, and fiscal management skills

·       Experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environmen