Director of Summer Camp - Conway

pediatricsplus; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company Discounts & Incentives

Job summary

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Director of Summer Camp in Conway to provide strategic leadership, model the Pediatrics Plus culture, and ensure excellence in classroom management and health and safety. The role requires active involvement in teacher, therapist, and family collaboration to support children’s development.

The Director will lead schedules, ITP development when needed, and oversee program operations while ensuring adherence to all policies and budgets, with hands-on classroom presence

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a camp or pediatric program.
• Ability to manage classrooms and develop routines.
• Experience coaching staff and enforcing safety protocols.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, therapists and families.
• Ability to develop plans and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Summer Camp program.
• Maintain health and safety guidelines and classroom management.
• Oversee schedules, enrollment, and family engagement.
• Develop Individual Treatment Plans as needed and monitor progress.
• Ensure program aligns with company mission and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Classroom management

Team coaching

Behavior support

Family engagement

Communication

Job description

Do you have a heart and passion for leadership? Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. We are currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of Director of Summer Camp - Conway !

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Company Discounts & Incentives

What you will do:

The Director of Summer Camp is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Summer Camp program , building Pediatrics Plus culture, and ensuring excellence in classroom management. The y support the management of team members , maintenance of all state-mandated guidelines, and all health and safety aspects of the developmental preschool. This includes behavior support and coaching team members as needed. Understand and actively leads the company mission through daily interactions with the Pediatrics Plus team, students, and parents. Ensure the Pediatrics Plus culture is reinforced in all decision-making for Summer Camp. Promote culture development and Summer Camp through being visible daily to all team members. Office time should be limited as the Director spends most time present in the classrooms and hallways. Lead and model classroom management, the use of classroom structures and routines, engagement, and promote the health and safety of students for optimal learning opportunities within the classroom. Implement behavior management through modeling and coaching with appropriate use of supports and de-escalation strategies. Oversee Classroom Behavior Support Specialist if applicable. Oversee classroom schedules for classrooms, lunches, and recess; and modify as needed. Oversee the direction of Summer Camp, specifically regarding the camp being therapeutically/developmentally focused; a collaborative environment between teachers, therapists, and other team members; and with a high priority placed on family engagement and involvement. Develop Individual Treatment Plans as needed and monitor each ITP for progress and goal management. Oversee the provision of Habilitative Services in the classroom and supervise the direct care provided to EIDT recipients. Lead and hold team members accountable for following the Pediatrics Plus Team Member Handbook, Pediatrics Plus Preschool Teacher Team Member Handbook Supplement, Pediatrics Plus Therapist Team Member Handbook Supplement, Therapist Summer PRN Manual, Therapist Operational Manual, performance expectations of individual job descriptions, and all regulatory boards. Greet team members as they arrive as well as end of day face-to-face check-in. Participate in daily huddle with leadership team to determine priorities and updates based on time of day. Complete all paperwork processes and system processes required by leader for efficient site insight. Collaborate with leader for enrollment and overall efficiency of all programs at site. Collaborate with leader for caseload management and overall efficiency of therapeutic processes, including monitoring caseload coverages. Monitor prescriptions and treatment documents. Assist in the enrollment and discharge process as directed by leader. May assist in one-on-one meetings with team members as led by leader. Collaborate with leader for coaching and disciplinary action as needed. Participate in one-on-one meeting with leader. Maintain quality assurance measures as provided by Pediatrics Plus administration. Plan and execute All Staff meetings (1x/week), team debriefs (2x/month or more), administrative meetings, and individual meetings as indicated for communication and sustained excellence in classroom performance. Agendas are saved and reported per protocols. Assure all weekly classroom and therapy billing is locked per established timeline. Assure that all Individual Classroom Treatment Plans are completed in entirety each week. Complete monthly expense report and follow established budget parameters per Pediatrics Plus protocols. Manage preparation for and follow up for all audits conducted by any auditing body including DHS Childcare Licensing, local fire department, local health department, AFMC, and DHS EIDT Health Department. Ensure that all human resource functions (payroll, time-off requests, worker's compensation, leaves of absences, and any needed paperwork) are completed accurately and timely and adequate communication is maintained with the Human Resources Department and leader. Answer questions regarding classroom and therapy requirements, protocols, and Pediatrics Plus policies and procedures. Communicate with team members concerning classroom information, therapy caseload changes, and prescription updates. Ensure that all activities for the day have been prepared and were completed in the classrooms. Ensure that the playground is safe and re