26-27 Secondary Director of OST [BCHS]
About The Position
Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start. We believe that schools and learning should be joyful! We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country. We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice. Your areas of knowledge and expertise: Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Creative problem-solving A commitment to being a lifelong learner and to refining your craft A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Education is preferred
- 3 years of direct supervision of school-age students.
- 2 years in a supervisory role in an after school/daycare environment preferred
- Basic knowledge of State licensing regulations for a Daycare Center, 21st Century Learning Center grants, ELRC, and/or PHMC OST grants preferred
- Strong written and communication skills
- Displays initiative and ability to follow through
- Keen eye for detail; sweats the small stuff
- Strong organizational skills
- Enthusiasm for youth development
- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
Responsibilities
- Set the vision for daily out-of-school time programming for the site, including programming during the summer, professional development days, and holiday breaks when programming is on site
- Research and implement evidence-based best practices into daily programming, including high-dosage tutoring
- Organize culminating events and parent engagement programming
- Plan educational field trips and assemblies
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision of coordinators and part-time after-school program staff
- Organize weekly staff schedule
- Hire and train staff
- Observe and coach staff to work towards continuous quality improvement
- Lead annual budget planning
- Submit invoices and supply orders
- Oversee all aspects of grant compliance, including annual audits, site visits, hitting enrollment and attendance goals, student enrollment packets and staff files
- Communicate information clearly to parents, staff, superiors, partners, and other related parties regarding schedule, logistics, and goals of programs
- Student and staff data compliance oversight
- Communicate information clearly to parents, staff, superiors, partners, funders, and other related parties regarding schedule, logistics, and goals of programs
- Participate in parent conferences as needed and in accordance with program regulations
- Develop strong relationships with students to ensure psychological safety in the OST program
- Engage with and plan alongside funders and community partners
- Participate in school-based leadership team meetings and initiatives
- Delegate projects and tasks as needed to achieve goals
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
