Director of After Care and Summer Care

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul the Apostle Early Childhood Center is seeking a director to oversee the daily operations of the school’s after-school care program and summer care programs. This is a year-round, part-time position working with students K-8th grade. We are looking for someone who will create a nurturing learning environment and has a passion for hands-on activities and inquiry-led learning. The director will be responsible for planning and implementing learning experiences in after-care and summer care that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of our children within a Christ-centered, safe, and healthy learning environment. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with school leadership, staff, and families to create a program that reflects and supports the holistic development of each child. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, child development, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with school-age children in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient usage and integration of technology in the classroom setting
• Commitment to lifelong learning as demonstrated by attendance at seminars, in-services, and training
• Commitment to upholding and modeling the values and teachings of the Catholic Church
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willingness to be trained (employer will pay for training)
• Must have or willing to take Virtus – Protecting God’s Children Training

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the school’s after-school care program and summer care programs.
• Create a nurturing learning environment.
• Plan and implement learning experiences in after-care and summer care that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a Christ-centered, safe, and healthy learning environment.
• Collaborate with school leadership, staff, and families to create a program that reflects and supports the holistic development of each child.

Benefits

• Employees will earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
• Days off on school year planned breaks: 2 weeks Christmas, 1 week spring break, Friday’s off in the summer, 1 week 4th of July, 3 days over Thanksgiving.
• Retirement plan
• Professional learning assistance
• Daily planning time
• Discounted daily in-house lunches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees