School Age Childcare Site Leader (Full Time)

Alexandria Public Schools Community Education offers a wide variety of youth and adult programs throughout the year. Community Education is looking for creative, energetic, and personable people who have a passion for families and have outstanding customer service skills to join our dynamic team.

Compass is Alexandria Community Education’s school-age care program, providing before and afterschool, non-school day and summer care for students PreK-6th Grade. Site Leader is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and well-organized program for school-age children. This role includes overseeing daily operations, providing exceptional customer service, supervising staff, and fostering a positive learning environment. The Site Leader is expected to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff and is committed to ensuring a safe, fun, and growth-oriented experience for all participants.

Monday-Friday, Shared time between Early Education Center and Carlos Elementary School (38-40 hours/week)
Bonus pay of up to $4/hour in addition to hourly rate of pay.
Nine (9) month position with option of additional summer hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a smooth-functioning program that adheres to established policies and the Code of Conduct.
• Ensure materials for daily lesson plans are prepared and activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and developmentally beneficial.
• Communicate daily with parents about their child’s positive behaviors, special observations, and any notable concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and staff in the program.
• Accurately manage records including attendance logs, accident and incident reports, and behavior forms.
• Implement a responsible discipline policy and follow individual behavior plans.
• Promote teamwork and foster a positive image of the program both within the school and to the larger community.
• Attend all staff meetings and contribute to a positive team culture.

Qualifications:

• Experience in childcare, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage positively with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes and work independently with a high level of responsibility.
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Salary Range: $19.92-$20.62

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• • Choose from 3 plan offerings
  • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Dental Insurance
• • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
• Long-Term Disability
• • Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• • No cost to employees
• Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
• • Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Aflac offerings:
  • • Short-Term Disability (STD)
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Accident
    • Ben Extend