School Aged Child Care - SACC Director

Utica Community School District•Sterling Heights, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Aged Childcare Director manages the overall operation of the Utica Community School District School Age Child Care program. The director provides a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, and caring environment for children; supervises staff; implements curriculum; builds rapport with parents; supports program enrollment and financial self-sufficiency; and serves program locations according to operational needs. The position is scheduled during the school year, September through June, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on child-to-caregiver ratios. Additional hours are required for elementary school early dismissals and during mid-winter and spring breaks. The role is through Edustaff and reports to the SACC Coordinator.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
At least 2 or 3 semester hours of CEUs in child care administration and 6 credits from an accredited university in a child-care-related field.
Three years of experience in child care.
Current CPR and First Aid training.
Knowledge and experience working with school-age children ages 5–12.
Maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with children.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to communicate with children and solve problems.
Ability to be consistent and fair, establish reasonable rules, and plan and prioritize work and time.
Ability to react and move quickly, anticipate problems, and redirect children before incidents occur.
Ability to consult and speak with parents professionally.
Flexibility in working with different age groups and adjusting schedules as student-to-caregiver ratios change.
Must consult the SACC Coordinator before making decisions concerning program issues.
Punctuality, motivation, and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Knowledge of safety issues and emergency procedures for school-age children ages 5–12.
Ability to lift, push, and/or carry 40 pounds; sit for 30 minutes; and stand for more than an hour.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children up to 60 pounds; repeatedly bend, stretch, and stoop; and work with children on the floor.

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming, friendly, safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for children, parents, visitors, and the school community.
Assist and supervise children during activities, maintain continuous sight-and-sound supervision, and use positive, appropriate discipline techniques.
Communicate with parents professionally, address concerns promptly, give positive feedback, and provide regular family updates.
Check children into the program and ensure proper staff-to-child ratios and supervision.
Help implement curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 5–12.
Maintain classroom appearance and cleanliness and perform light cleaning duties.
Maintain confidentiality regarding families, coworkers, and self.
Observe, record, and report significant undesirable child behaviors to the SACC Director, parents or guardians, or appropriate authorities.
Adjust the daily schedule as needed when child ratios change and be available for additional hours during early dismissals, mid-winter break, and spring break.
Assume responsibility during emergencies or when the Director is absent.
Present a positive and professional image and adhere to district policies and state licensing guidelines.
Complete required new-hire orientation and maintain staff documentation required by the State of Michigan.
Use a progressive approach to discipline and document verbal and written warnings.
Train a staff member to take responsibility for the site when the site director is unavailable.
Maintain and audit personnel and children’s files to ensure they are current.
Arrange for substitutes as needed.
Ensure staff follow school and licensing procedures to safeguard children’s health and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.