Kids Club Director

The Salvation Army; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kids Club Director to foster a nurturing environment for children and families. In this impactful role, you will lead a team, ensuring adherence to educational guidelines while promoting inclusivity and positive relationships. You will manage program operations, oversee staff recruitment, and maintain communication with parents. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and their families. Join a mission-driven organization that values community and personal growth, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Comprehensive health care coverage

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management/leadership experience required.
• Experience with Christian Education Programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff implement EEC guidelines and The Salvation Army values.
• Recruit and oversee staff hiring and orientation processes.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Various Databases

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Lynn Corp., is hiring a Kids Club Director and offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 1 Franklin Street, Lynn, MA

Pay Range: $1,080 per week

40 hours per week (Exempt)

The Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families, and the staff to develop to their full potential. The Director is accountable for program operation, incorporating The Salvation Army culture, philosophies, policies, and development of an inclusive environment and positive relationships with parents/guardians, children, families, and clients.

Although the Director will be accountable for each of the responsibilities outlined below, Director roles will vary dependent on center/school size, structure, and client relationship. Directors are encouraged to delegate responsibilities as is appropriate. Directors will review important decisions with the Corps Officer(s) and Early Education Program Manager and be responsive to the requirements of Divisional Headquarters and EEC.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies.
2. Provide monthly statistics to Early Education Program Manager.
3. Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant.
4. Ensure that all staff interact and communicate respectfully with children demonstrating an inclusive environment.
5. Provide support and resources for staff on program development.
6. Implement Salvation Army guidelines by maintaining parent/guardian master file, accurately updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours.
7. Focus on special marketing, with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department, efforts during key enrollment periods.
8. Maintain ongoing marketing efforts during the remainder of the year to sustain enrollment.
9. Market program to the community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers).
10. Meet center specific enrollment targets/goals.
11. Maintain active waiting lists to ensure that available slots are filled quickly.
12. Review enrollment packet, and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment.
13. Adhere to standards and state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for all of the following areas: health and safety conditions, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files.
14. Ensure that all licenses and permits are current.
15. Supervise staff in documentation of all accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify state licensing agent as needed.
16. Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect.
17. Remain up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings. Work with staff to make sure they remain up to date as well.

Hiring

1. Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee the process of screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officer(s) and Early Education Program Director.
2. Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and processes bi-weekly timesheets.
3. Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff.

Supervision

1. Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations, evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officer(s) and Early Education Program Manager including development and monitoring of progress of individual goals.
2. Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center.
3. Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary action, and if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines by working with DHQ Human Resources.

Leadership/Team Building

1. Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and whole center staff by meeting regularly.
2. Support and sustain positive morale of the staff. Solicit input from staff and follow-up promptly.
3. Ensure that team members communicate directly, work to resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip.
4. Serve as a role model by assuming a fair share of work including classroom and center responsibilities as needed: kitchen, substituting, etc.
5. Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover.

Parent/Guardian Communication

1. Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication.
2. Be available and accessible to parents/guardians every day and respond to parent/guardian concerns.
3. Share resources with parents/guardian through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements include:

1. Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
2. Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
3. Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment.
4. Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
5. Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
6. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
7. Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
8. Ability to think logically and critically.
9. Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
10. Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions.

Work Experience:

• Required 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience plus additional teaching experience.
• Experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study preferred.

Education Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements:

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s 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 experience working with school age children; and have six months of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any field or an Associate’s Degree in any of the fields listed in 102 CMR 7.32 (2) (a) 1; and have eighteen months working with school age children; and have six months administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have four years of experience working with children, two-thirds of which is with school age children and have one year of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education.

Other Qualifications:

• Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or its equivalent and CPR.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications and various databases.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.