School-Age Care Programs Lead

Hastings ISD 200; Hastings (MN); On-site; Full time

Job description

1.0 FTE (full-time 12 months per year)
Bargaining Unit:Unaffiliated Contract 2024-2026
Salary/Benefits:
-$33.36 per hours;Unaffiliated Contract 2024-2026 on District website for for details.
- District contribution to health, dental, life insurance and LTD
- Paid Holidays and time off
Exempt

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Community Services, the School Age Care Program Coordinator is responsible for daily supervision and operations of the school aged care program to assist parents in the community meet their child care needs. Duties include the supervision and evaluation of all program staff; development of school aged services and programs; the implementation and evaluation of program activities and objectives; monitoring programs activities and functions to assure compliance with district policies, laws or guidelines pertaining to program activities/functions; and for assisting the Director of Community Services in promoting, coordinating and implementing new programs and services for the department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, supervises, schedules, and coordinates personnel issues and needs for all school-aged programs.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, and orients new SAC program personnel.
  • Supervises, directs, and monitors daily activities of all program staff.
  • Evaluates and assesses the performance of staff.
  • Plans and coordinates staff development, in-service training, and other training opportunities for program staff.
• Evaluates SAC programs, program activities, and recommends changes in programming.
  • Evaluates monitors and determines the need to improve or enhance program operations, procedures, or services.
  • Conducts on-site observations, discusses issues with staff, and researches best practices in the field of school-aged care services.
• Performs various public relations activities to promote school-aged programs and services.
• Prepares publicity and promotional materials for the program. Utilizes various media and technology to promote the program (e.g., newsletters, radio, web, articles, etc.).
• Recommends, administers, and monitors program budgets under the direction of the Community Education Director.
  • Administers expenditures to maintain a balanced budget for each program.
  • Purchases and or approves the purchase of supplies and equipment for the program and maintains appropriate inventories.
  • Monitors payments for all programs and collects the tuition for all accounts in arrears.
  • Seeks alternative funding sources to help support the programs and needs of the program. Prepares grant applications and engages in fundraising activities and events.
• Collaborates and works closely with other agencies and organizations to coordinate programs and services.
• Plans, coordinates, and arranges for special events and field trips.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
  • Provides professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff, and the community concerning areas of instructional expertise/knowledge.
  • Attends training sessions, staff meetings, conferences, seminars, district and departmental meetings.
  • Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies pertaining to areas of responsibility and lifelong learning

Job Qualifications:
Two years of postsecondary coursework
Three Years of Directly Related Experience:
Child Care, Education, Community Education, or related area.
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Knowledge of practices, trends, and techniques in school-aged child care programming, instruction, and services relevant to the ages of program participants.
• Fundamentals of supervision and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines pertaining to school-aged care programs, operations, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant district administrative policies and procedures.
• Fundamentals of child guidance methods and child management strategies.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures utilized in planning, implementing, and evaluating school-aged child care programs.
• Fundamentals of budget monitoring, grant writing, community resources, and community relations/involvement procedures and methods.