Aftercare (PAC) Director

Job Requirements:   In addition to experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues, and a willingness to create and promote an inclusive learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with the understood practices and goals of the after-school program (PAC)
• Responsible for directing the aftercare program (PAC), carrying out the provisions and policies in implementing developmentally appropriate programs and learning experiences for those children attending
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children attending the program, Pre-K through 5^th grade
• Maintain expectations of daily routine and pleasant, stress-free classroom environment
• Supervise and be actively involved with children attending the program; responsible for health and safety at all times
• Care for and oversee children in the classrooms, restrooms, on walks, or on the playground
• Set-up snack areas, which include cleaning tables, and creating a healthy eating environment
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained; provide a secure environment for children to feel comfortable; report any issues of repair to the Facilities Department
• Perform light housekeeping duties when necessary and as situations arise
• Always ensure sufficient coverage and supervision of all children attending the after-school program
• Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
• Responsible for direct supervision of children enrolled in the after-school program
• Treat all children with dignity and respect; use guidance and discipline strategies that are consistent with positive parenting, and protocol in place at Fellowship Christian School
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in a manner that children understand and respond to
• Develop positive parent relationships; keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s motivation and interest in the after-school program
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training/professional development programs as directed
• Engage in behaviors conducive to team building with other staff, such as open communication, encouragement, support and tolerance of each other
• Responsible for implementation and monitoring of ethical standards, and best practices for childcare and after school -related services
• Must know emergency procedures and protocol
• Monitor and record the attendance of those children participating in the aftercare program on daily basis
• Manage the expenditures and costs associated with the aftercare program; submit expenditures and purchase receipts to Business Office for reimbursement; track and record all revenue in accordance with the Business Office protocol
• Develop monthly and yearly statistics about number of participants, costs of equipment, supplies and labor
• Actively market the After Care Program within the Fellowship Christian Parent community; prepare flyers with information, create content for website, partner with the Marketing Department to ensure communication is consistent and effective in reaching potential market for enrollment into program

• Perform a variety of clerical/administrative/program tasks as needed
• Participate in school events

Additional Responsibilities:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Sign the Fellowship Christian School Statement of Faith
• Acknowledge and understand Fellowship Christian School’s Mission Statement
• Be a Christ follower whose relationship is defined by having received Christ as Savior and a pursuit of spiritual growth
• Wear proper attire, consistent with school’s dress code at all times and to maintain positive attitude and appearance in accordance with school standards
• Report inappropriate behavior to school administration in order to maintain a safe learning environment
• Make a constructive effort to protect all students from conduct detriment to learning, health or safety
• Abide by and comply with all school policies and regulations
• Other duties as requested or assigned per the Auxiliary Program Director or Head of School