Express Site Director @ Finch Elementary School, 6.33 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools • Finch Elementary School - Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking an Express Site Director to plan, lead, direct, and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children in a licensed before- and after-school program at Finch Elementary School. The role includes supervising students and staff, planning activities and schedules, electronically signing students in and out, managing a small program budget, and providing excellent customer service to school staff and families. The director is expected to use district resources efficiently and promote a positive, productive environment for students, staff, and patrons.

This is a continuing role scheduled for 6.33 hours per day, with daily work from 6:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Days and hours may change depending on program and district needs. The anticipated start date is ASAP. The position requires a complete STARS profile and compliance with Washington DCYF licensing requirements, including orientation before leading a school-age program.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB is provided to employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. The posting also describes benefit eligibility for regular positions of at least 20 hours per week. Other benefits may include vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, employee assistance services, and participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. The salary is Level 50 on the Express Site Director Salary Schedule; experience increments depend on qualifying experience in a Washington public school or licensed childcare center in Washington.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the essential job functions.
• Complete and pass a DCYF background check and fingerprinting.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Complete the initial 30-hour school-age basic training upon hire and 10 hours of DCYF-approved annual training.
• Create, update, and maintain a MERIT Electronic Workforce Registry account.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and basic written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage programs and direct activity leaders and volunteers.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to attend staff meetings and travel to purchase authorized supplies.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, staff, and patrons while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to relate positively to youth and adults from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds; awareness of one's own cultural identity and willingness to learn about others' identities.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 30 college credits in coursework numbered 100 or above; candidates with at least 12 such credits may be considered with an approved education plan to reach 30 credits.
• Experience in an education, school-age, or early-learning environment.
• Provide a negative TB test from within the last 12 months, CPR and First Aid certificates, proof of MMR immunization, immunity or certified exemption, and a food-handler permit as required by DCYF licensing standards.
• Attend and complete DCYF orientation before leading a school-age program.
• Meet physical demands including prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, and other exertion; work outdoors in safe but inclement weather when required; and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 30 or more college credits in Education, Early Childhood Education, or Recreation.
• Two years of management and/or supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate before- and after-school program for school-age children.
• Maintain regular contact with the Express program supervisor and building principal to exchange information about student, parent, and facility needs.
• Ensure the site and its operations meet Washington DCYF licensing standards for school-age programs.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of facilities used by the Express program.
• Maintain child, staff, and program records as required by the district and DCYF.
• Follow district procurement-card and purchasing policies.
• Track the site's allocated supply budget, purchase authorized supplies, and maintain purchasing records.
• Attend assigned staff meetings and training sessions.
• Coordinate and direct the work of program activity leaders.
• Use computers and related technology, including email, Microsoft Teams, virtual meeting platforms, cell phones, and mobile applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through SEBB for employees meeting the stated hours requirement.
• Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and paid holidays may be available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Multiple medical plan options are offered through providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan.
• Vision and dental plan options, plus standard Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee, are described for SEBB participants.
• Optional employee-paid benefits include Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling, consultation, and referral services for eligible employees and dependent family members.
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems public pension plan, with lifetime pension or hybrid pension and investment plan options.
• Voluntary retirement savings programs, including the DRS Deferred Compensation Program and a 403(b) plan.
• Additional pay provisions may apply under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed