After School Director

GREEN Charter Schools•Irmo, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

GREEN Charter Schools is a special place to work and learn for our students AND our staff. We value everyone’s full involvement and support for our collective and deliberate efforts to serve our students. Our learning communities are rich, vibrant, well-structured, and safe to optimize autonomy, mastery, and purpose for everyone at GREEN. At GREEN, we believe that every member of our learning communities, our students, staff, parents, or leaders, is deserving of a Voice and Choice in academic, social, and professional pursuits. This is a simple and highly prized ideal embedded within the GREEN strategic plan as well as a brand promise of our leaders and the Executive Board. We are committed to this important work in this specific manner. GREEN Charter Schools is looking for passionate educators who drive student achievement through creativity and innovation. GREEN Charter Schools actively promotes diversity among its faculty, staff, and student body. We seek to understand the differences and similarities among us and to appreciate the richness that diversity provides. This environment is complemented by our comprehensive benefit offerings that include health insurance and a 403(b) retirement program. Position Summary The After-School Director is responsible for the overall management, supervision, safety, and success of the school's after-school program. This individual will provide leadership to after-school staff, ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful activities, maintain accurate attendance and accountability procedures, and serve as the primary point of contact for families and school administration during after-school hours.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, recreation, or youth development setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Dependable and punctual
Trustworthy and professional
Creative and energetic
Organized and detail-oriented
Flexible and solution-focused
Strong in classroom and behavior management
Able to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
Committed to maintaining a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all students

Responsibilities

Maintain full supervision of all students participating in the after-school program at all times.
Ensure all students are accounted for from dismissal until authorized pick-up.
Implement and monitor check-in, attendance, transition, and dismissal procedures.
Respond appropriately to student behavior concerns, injuries, emergencies, and other incidents.
Ensure all safety procedures, school policies, and program expectations are followed.
Supervise and support after-school staff members.
Assign responsibilities and monitor staff performance.
Ensure appropriate staff-to-student ratios are maintained.
Provide direction, coaching, and problem-solving support to staff as needed.
Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team environment.
Ensure the daily after-school schedule is followed consistently.
Monitor tutoring and academic support sessions to ensure they are occurring as scheduled and effectively supporting students.
Plan, organize, and coordinate engaging, hands-on enrichment activities that promote creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and student engagement.
Maintain a structured balance of academic support, enrichment, recreation, and social interaction.
Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding student participation, behavior, and program information.
Notify building administration immediately of serious incidents, safety concerns, injuries, allegations, or emergencies.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and parent communication as required.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families during after-school hours.
Ensuring that every student is safe, engaged, supervised, and successfully participating in the program from arrival to dismissal each day.