After School Assistant Site Director

Apollo After School•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apollo After School is a national curriculum-based enrichment and childcare program offering before-school and after-school childcare for children aged PK-8, with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning and Project-Based Learning. We are seeking caring, patient, and enthusiastic childcare professionals to create a safe, fun, and friendly classroom experience. Staff are encouraged to use their creativity within our research-based curriculum and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school personnel. As an Assistant Site Director, you will support the implementation of the extended-day program, working with Apollo senior leadership, the Site Director, and support staff to ensure program excellence. You will also help coordinate instructors based on enrollment.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age youth, ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.
Minimum 6 months of experience in management with at least 5 employees as direct reports.
Associate’s Degree -or- Equivalent Experience
Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
CPR/First Aid certification required (in-person training)

Nice To Haves

Management experience
Experience in coordinating a school / afterschool program
Love working with children

Responsibilities

Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
Support to manage daily program operations and logistics, in coordination with Apollo leadership.
Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled.
Support to supervise all aspects of your site’s before and after-school program.
Build and maintain positive relationships with all participants, parents, school staff, and administration.
Communicate regularly with students’ parents/guardians during pick-up times, working together on student successes and challenges.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, attendance, and dismissal data (incident and accident reports, inventory, and parent communication).
Meet data entry deadlines.
Gather, review, and use program data for program improvement and parent communication.
Assess and solve problems associated with the supervision of PK-8 students.