Childcare Program Supervisor

Camp Fire Heart of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa is seeking a Part-time Childcare Program Supervisor to support afterschool programming in Boone, Ames, and Des Moines. You will plan engaging activities, supervise staff, and communicate with parents to ensure safe, high-quality experiences for youth.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 21+ years old, a background check, and at least one year of related experience. First Aid/CPR certifications are preferred and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• At least one year of related experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.
• Have, or have the ability to complete, Mandatory Reporter, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise implementation afterschool programming. Create engaging activity plans that help students develop skills and meet program goals.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate site staff, ensuring proper coverage at program sites.
• Directly supervise children in the Camp Fire afterschool program while providing leadership, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Track attendance and other pertinent child and family data.
• Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.
• Encourage respect for personal property and school/program equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Teach and explain rules and expectations to students.
• Cooperate with parents of students. Communicate any staff or parent concerns to the Administrative Team.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervisory experience

First Aid/CPR Certification

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa Childcare Program Supervisor Boone, IA, Ames, IA, Des Moines, IA, Part time

Responsible for the day-to-day operation, planning, and scheduling of program activities for Camp Fire Afterschool program. Communicate with parents in a timely and respectful manner. Supervise and evaluate program site staff.

About Camp Fire Heart Of Iowa

Camp Fireis an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future.Our Mission: Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.Our Vision: We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for self-discovery, community connection, and engagement with nature.How We Do It: Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves.We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs including Community Clubs,Before- and After-School Care, Out-of-School TimePrograms, Day and Overnight Camps, and Teen Leadership Development – collectively serving more than 1,500 central Iowa youth every year.

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• At least one year of related experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with children in an enthusiastic and positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.
• Have, or have the ability to complete, Mandatory Reporter, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Use of hands, fingers, arms, feet and legs to perform daily duties.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Significant sitting, standing, walking, and physical activity.
• Significant amount of time spent outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to constantly interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow proper wearing, cleaning and/or replacement procedures of Personal Protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) all day in all climates.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid/CPR. Must be able to assist students in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of students.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and supervise implementation afterschool programming. Create engaging activity plans that help students develop skills and meet program goals.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate site staff, ensuring proper coverage at program sites.
• Directly supervise children in the Camp Fire afterschool program while providing leadership, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Track attendance and other pertinent child and family data.
• Be a positive role model for youth in language, dress, behavior, and attitude.
• Encourage respect for personal property and school/program equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Teach and explain rules and expectations to students.
• Cooperate with parents of students. Communicate any staff or parent concerns to the Administrative Team.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Team.

OUR COMMITMENT: Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.