SPPS is looking for a Supervisor for our Discovery Club program with Community Ed!

Position Summary

Responsible for supervision of the Discovery Club school-age child care program located within Saint Paul Public Schools Department of Community Education.

Reporting Relationship

Works under the supervision of the Director, Community Education

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, community education, child development or a related field and
• Five years of experience supervising school age child care, Out of School Programs, Community Education Programs or related work experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, community education, child development or a related degree.
• Associate's degree in education, community education, child development or a related field and nine (9) years of experience supervising school age child care, Out of School Programs, Community Education Programs or related work experience.
• Supervisor must complete their bachelor's degree within first year of being on the job.
• Other knowledge, skills, abilities and credentials required for a specific position

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the fundamental duties listed below:

• Supervise the development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of the Discovery Club within Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Department.
• Supervise the development and implementation of program mission, goals and objectives.
• Supervise and manage all budgets related to Discovery Club.
• Supervise program staff including recruitment, selection, assignment, evaluation.
• Provide leadership in the development of new program sites and programming.
• Promote and monitor professional development opportunities.
• Supervise the data collection process and related reporting mechanisms.
• Establish and implement accountability procedures.
• Play an active role on the Community Education Leadership Team.
• Interpret and implement state, city and school district rules and regulations relating to Discovery Club and to school-age child care.
• Maintain current knowledge of recent research and promising practices in the area of school-age care.
• Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, respectful environment.
• Oversee enrollment activities, communication, and events that foster positive relations families, staff and community.
• Ensure that Discovery Club locations are safe for children and comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare.
• Lead and organize all Professional Development for staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Community Education.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Works under the supervision of the Director, Community Education
• Thorough knowledge of school-age child care.
• Considerable knowledge of the community education process and programs.
• Working knowledge of computers and software to manage program data, maintain budgets and compile program reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Considerable ability to provide leadership in program development and evaluation.
• Considerable ability to supervise staff and program organization.
• Considerable ability to manage a large program budget.
• Considerable ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of organizations and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving and time management skills.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the ASAP negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566. The minimum rate of pay for this position is $84,602 annually.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf

This posting will remain open until filled.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.