School Age Site Manager

Community Teamwork • Lowell, MA

3d • $52,000 - $53,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for the general operations and management of the Out of School Time Site. As an education professional, the position will be accountable for supervising and implementing an interdisciplinary program at the site and is also responsible for coaching and modeling good instructional practices for staff that they supervise.

Requirements

• Relevant Work experience required.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent Customer Service, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good crisis management skills.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Evidence of recent Mantoux, physical exam, and MMR.
• Participate in a minimum 20 hours of EEC approved training required.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid as required by EEC.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass the EEC Background check which includes fingerprinting.
• Have a minimum of a bachelors degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary education, child guidance, human services, nursing, psychology, physical education, recreation, child psychology, the arts, social work, sociology, or child care: and have six months of experience working with school age children.
• Have a bachelors degree in any field or an associates degree in any field of study listed in 606 CMR 7.09 (19)(a)3a and have nine months of experience working with school age children; or
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have one year of experience working with school-age children.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individual and group needs of the children enrolled are being met.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff and effectively communicate expectations and desired outcomes.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents/guardians concerning program policies/procedures, and child progress and encourage parent involvement in the childs program.
• Create daily work schedule for staff in program, ensuring ratios are maintained, breaks are covered and time is allotted for curriculum planning/prep time, case management, and other meetings.
• With team, plan activities to meet the needs of the children enrolled and program, maintaining inventory of the site to ensure activities can be implemented.
• Conduct monthly supervisions and coaching, observations, feedback, and annual evaluations.
• Ensure implementation of program policies/procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and boundaries of staff and children/families enrolled.
• Responsible for hiring, promoting, and training a team of committed Group Leaders
• Responsible for timecard administration for their staff.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and responsible for the professional development of staff and program.
• Responsible for record-keeping activities including completion of child observations, developmental progress reports, illness and injury logs, Incident Reports, and any other required documentation.
• Actively participate in the School Age Administrative Team.
• Build and maintain relationships with the host schools and actively participate in host school events.

Benefits

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees