Assistant Director of Childcare (Kids' Club)

Empower a team, inspire a community, and lead with heart. We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Director to be the operational backbone of our Kids’ Club, fostering a staff-centered culture where both students and educators thrive. Grandview Heights Schools is looking for an Assistant Director of Kids' Club for the 2026-2027 school year.

Title: Assistant Director

Reports to: Director of Kids’ Club

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Terms:  249 Days

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director serves as a cornerstone of leadership within the Kids’ Club program, providing the operational backbone and professional standard for daily excellence. This role is designed for a high-level communicator who prioritizes a staff-centered culture, fostering a supportive environment through transparency, proactive organization, and mutual respect.

Under the guidance of the Director, you will bridge the gap between administrative vision and daily execution; ensuring that every staff member is empowered, every family is informed, and every student is safe and engaged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate’s degree in relevant field
• Two years of experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment
• Two years of experience in developing, leading, and supervising a childcare program/staff.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office equipment and software
• Possess excellent communication, administrative, and leadership skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask when necessary
• Must successfully complete FBI and BCI background checks 
• Ability to drive district vehicles to transport children

Compensation/Benefits:

Minimum salary of $48,000 per year, placement commensurate with proven experience and skills based upon job qualifications and performance responsibilities outlined herein. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Essential Job Functions

Program Management

• Supervise and direct staff daily in cooperation with the Director.
• Support daily program needs by creating and directing all daily activities, communicating with scheduled staff and families, supporting behavior management and building culture. 
• Assist the Director in hiring practices, including interviewing and onboarding.
• Preparation and communication regarding the daily/weekly schedule, including substitute staff, in coordination with Director.
• Plan and develop a creative learning environment in collaboration with the Director, including ownership of the complete summer program activity schedule.
• Create relationships with local community partners and facilitate in-house presentations and/or activities with the Kids’ Club students.
• Communicate and adhere to the site program schedule and calendar, including the variety of educational, enrichment, and recreational activities.
• Possess knowledge and an understanding of ODE’s school age childcare guidelines.
• Conduct observations of Kids’ Club staff and follow-up meetings with feedback on performance.
• Assist in formal evaluations with the Director.
• Assists new family onboarding through the District-approved childcare program application.
• Assist in maintaining, organizing, and retaining records, enrollment rosters, attendance, contact information, new hire paperwork, and staff evaluations
• Other duties as assigned by the Director 

Communication

• Maintain professional, oral and written communication with parents, co-workers, program director and all school personnel. 
• Availability between the hours of 6:45am - 6:15pm to support the program as needed (i.e. call-offs, vacation coverage, parent questions, and direct requests from supervisor).
• Utilizes the District-approved childcare application for ongoing communication with staff and families.
• Respond courteously and timely to all communication through email, phone or in person, including out-of-program hours for staff call-offs.
• Follows the district training guidelines for confidential information and respects the privacy of staff and students in discussion of non-confidential information.

Student Interaction

• Assists with student needs, responds promptly and courteously to questions from students.
• Ability to provide feedback and support to staff on a daily basis and apply the appropriate classroom or behavior management techniques. Act as a sub as needed.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, behavior and positive discipline techniques.

Health & Safety

• Works with staff in immediate response to all injuries, making necessary decisions to administer First Aid, CPR, and/or contact Emergency Medical Service as well as ensuring the notification of parent/guardian and administrator as necessary.
• Provides student care in absence of the school nurse, arranges for ill students to be taken home.
• Assist in family communication and management of on-site safety protocols regarding injuries and incidents.
• Maintains or oversees the successful completion/recording of building crisis plan, emergency kits, fire and tornado drills.
• Abide by all ODE and Grandview Heights Board of Education policies and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all students and staff. 

Training and Orientation

• Must complete all training and certification required by Grandview Heights Schools and as assigned by the director.
• Must be able to create and lead staff orientation and training.
• Assist in maintaining staff training records and requirements.
• Must be able to complete onboarding of new staff members.

Grandview Heights Schools is an equal opportunity employer in all areas of employment and promotion.