Site Director-Winthrop

FOR KIDS ONLY AFTERSCHOOL INCORPORATED•Winthrop, MA

7d•$57,000 - $60,500

About The Position

For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 17 locations throughout five cities. With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the classroom, and OST Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills. The Site Director will believe in the overall mission and goals of FKO, serve as a leader within the program and collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers/faculty, and local community groups. The Site Director will report to the District Director of Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred, in a related field
Minimum of two years’ experience working with school-age children in a supervisory role;
Minimum of 20 years old
Knowledge of children's physical, emotional, and developmental patterns;
Knowledge of Massachusetts Common Core Standards, general learning theories and curriculum development and EEC school age licensing;
Demonstrate professional skills in the areas of curriculum planning; in-service training; program goal setting; federal, state and city funding sources; and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children and staff;
Ability to travel for meetings, trainings, workshops;
Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Must pass MA EEC Background Record Check

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Directly supervise out-of-school time educators, public school teachers, community content specialists, volunteers, youth leaders and others. Make recommendations for salary adjustments, dismissals, and promotions for employees in the program;
Oversee the planning of intentional, project-based curriculum, planning and scheduling of staff and children, and the development of in-service training programs for the staff;
Ensure all program activities are developmentally appropriate and aligned to selected academic and intermediary outcomes to enhance the social, physical, and intellectual well-being of the children and promote project based learning aligned to Common Core Standards and school improvement goals;
Design and implement family and community events, as required by FKO and align family/community events and practices to needs of afterschool participants and families;
Follow all data and evaluation requirements of EEC/QRIS, DESE and FKO, including but not limited to student outcome assessments and program/staff observations;
Develop an atmosphere of support for the program within the community and act as a resource for families, school personnel and community members;
Attend weekly FKO Site Director meetings, FKO Leadership Team meetings and all state-wide or regional meetings/trainings/workshops as required
Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings and workshops, as required by FKO, EEC
Connect with PTA, PTO, local Chamber, etc. to ensure positive connection with city/town; and
Perform all other duties related to advancing the quality of programming that the District Director and Executive Director deem necessary.