Position Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the After School Kids Site Co-Director is responsible for the daily on-site supervision of the before and after school program for students in grades K-5. The site co-director trains, manages, supervises, and evaluates After School Kids staff, oversees program registration, attendance, and activities, and ensures that the program provides a safe and welcoming environment while abiding by all policies, procedures and regulations.
Terms of Employment: The co-director is expected to be on-site during morning and afternoon program hours to supervise all activities, assign duties, and monitor program assistants.
- Program hours are 7:00 a.m. until the start of school (Morning Session) and student release at the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. (Afternoon Session). On early release days, Afternoon Session is student release time until 6:00 p.m. When the start of school is delayed or released early due to inclement weather or emergencies, the ASK program will not operate.
- The successful candidate must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Plan, develop and coordinate age-appropriate program activities
- Be on-site during all morning and afternoon program hours to supervise all activities, assign duties, and monitor program assistants
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate program staff
- Create and maintain weekly staff schedules; arrange for substitutes as needed
- Collaborate with teaching staff to provide appropriate homework assistance, as needed
- Coordinate student registrations for the program; track student attendance to ensure accurate invoicing
- Resolve conflicts among staff, program participants and/or parents
- Communicate, implement, and enforce all program policies, procedures, and regulations; uphold all board and district policies and procedures
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Ensure site clean-up
- Responsible for annual program start-up and year-end close out
- Inspect program facilities to ensure that they are suitable for safe operations and maintained to an attractive and clean condition; report needed repairs or safety concerns to appropriate personnel
- Collaborate with district office staff to determine appropriate staffing levels within the allocated program budget
- Create and submit requisitions for program supplies as needed
- Reconcile and approve staff timesheets
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A combination of education and experience necessary to be successful in the position
- Valid CPR/First Aid card
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree or higher in a related field
- Relevant work experience involving similar program development, implementation, and supervision
- Experience working in a school-related before/aftercare program
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to work with different stages of child development and design age-appropriate activities
- Ability to successfully motivate, organize, and lead a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse population of staff, students, families, and community members while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and supporting an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others
- Demonstrated ability to treat all staff, students, parents, and community members with dignity
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff
- Ability to analyze situations to draw conclusions and determine resolutions and/or action plans
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Knowledge of health standards, hazards and safety practices
- Strong self-management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to operate general office equipment and multiple communication and electronic systems such as electronic mail, computer programs, and software applications to perform the required tasks of the position with proficiency
- Regular attendance with reliable punctuality to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
- Ability to incorporate working knowledge of Board Ends Policies E-1 through E-4 into daily practice
- Ability to learn and follow building and district policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. with assistance
- Some carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity is required
- Flexible work schedule may be required
Salary: The current starting wage is $22.92 per hour after successful completion of a probationary period of 60 working days/480 hours of employment (whichever is less). The probationary rate of pay is $20.63 per hour.
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision. Employer-paid long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance are available for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include, supplemental life, employee paid long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road ♦ PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Lauri Landerholm, Civil Rights Coordinator, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Rd, La Center, 360-263-2136
Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, 360-263-1700
Carrie Lindsey, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131