Cardinal Care Childcare Lead

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.

Cardinal Care is a preschool wrap around program, providing care on non-school days for 4 year olds in the Early Education Center.

Essential Functions:

• • Provide appropriate leadership and guidance to participants and the classroom team, modeling positive behaviors and professional conduct.
  • Create and maintain a warm, caring, and safe atmosphere that promotes a sense of belonging and well-being for participants, families, and colleagues.
  • Plan, organize, and implement engaging daily activities that are aligned with program goals and educational objectives, ensuring a stimulating learning environment.
• • Design and deliver individualized and group behavioral support for students, proactively addressing challenges and promoting positive social-emotional growth.
  • Guide students in developing essential social skills and work to eliminate or reduce negative or disruptive behaviors through consistent application of positive behavior strategies.
  • Maintain open and consistent communication with parents/guardians through daily drop-off and pick-up interactions, scheduled parent meetings, and other appropriate channels, ensuring they are informed of their child's progress and any relevant classroom updates.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and support staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment for all participants.
  • Actively participate in all staff meetings, contributing to discussions and staying informed about program updates and initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to your classroom and its participants.
• • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on participant attendance, progress, incidents, and other required documentation.
  • Ensure the classroom is organized, clean, and well-maintained, with all materials readily accessible and in good condition.
  • Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and safety regulations at all times.
  • Complete all required training and professional development to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Must have previous experience working with preschool students.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Be a self starter and perform job with little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Minimum 18 years old
• Preferred post secondary education

Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

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