Assistant Program Director- Fair Oaks Elementary School

Job Summary The will assist in managing a 21st Century or Learning & Discovery Afterschool Program and/or Summer Program under the direction of a Sr. Center Director/Center Director. They will ensure a positive, safe, enriching environment, in accordance with the Henrico Education Foundation’s mission, policies, and procedures.Essential Functions· Assist Sr. Center Director/Center Director in managing the operations of a 21st C or Learning & Discovery afterschool Program, and summer program, if determined, to include enforcing policies and procedures, Program planning, implementing the Program, and training/coaching staff. · Serve in direct delivery of program · Serve as a point of contact/Learning Labs Assistant Program Director to Program staff to ensure that they successfully fulfill their job responsibilities which includes training, performance management, coaching, and task management· Assist with planning Program lessons and activities and coordinate supplies · Administer medication to students, as necessary · Assist in ensuring the adherence to all government (VDOE), local (HCPS), Henrico Education Foundation (handbook, supplement), and 21st C grant regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs. · Under the direction of the Sr. Center Director/Center Director, this position may: o Conduct regular Staff Meetings and/or daily huddles o Complete and issue programming surveyso Ensure attendance is regularly maintained in Eleyo o Provide list of students and headcount to Cafeteria Manager o Conduct monthly fire drills; shelter-in-place twice a year (fall and spring) o Ensure licensing binder is accurate and up to date o Prepare and participate in monitoring and licensing visits o Keep accurate files on students (allergies, medications, etc) o Perform Programmatic tasks such as parent pick up, group assembly, closing duties, etc. · Develop and maintain positive relationships with Henrico County Public Schools (principal, administration, teachers), including prompt and professional communication, appropriate use of facilities and storage, and positive collaboration. · Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, vendors, staff, and communityo Responds to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. o Serve as secondary onsite point of contact for vendors · Interpret, communicate, and promote the Henrico Education Foundation mission, goals, and objectives to employees and community. · Collaborate with school staff to intentionally connect out of school time programs with the school day and/or other school goals and initiatives.RequirementsEducation and Experience· Meet or be working towards meeting the requirements of Assistant Program Director as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers which includes having at least one of the following: o A graduate degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience. o An endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience. o Forty-eight semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit from a college or university of which 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours are in child-related subjects and one year of programmatic experience. · Experience working with students · Experience working in a licensed child care facility or with grant funded educational programsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community· Team player · Leadership skills · Communication skills DependableJob knowledge Flexibility and adaptability Work Environment and Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Ability to plan, organize, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.· Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.· Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.BenefitsCompensation: $20-$22 per hourBenefits:No weekends20-29 hours per weekFree program participation for employees with children

Salary : $20 - $22