Site Director - Medford After School Programs

About the Program

Medford Public Schools is investing in the hours after the school day ends. Our After School Programs serve students at four elementary sites with a vision of out-of-school time that goes well beyond supervision: engaging curriculum, dedicated teaching teams, and a learning environment that families can trust. As we grow, we are building a program staffed by educators who take after-school education seriously and we are looking for people who want to help shape what that looks like in Medford.

Position Summary

A Site Director will oversee the daily operations of a specific MPS After School program site (Brooks, McGlynn, Missituk, Roberts). MPS sites are out-of-school time programs that develop creative, resilient, resourceful and responsible youth in grades K – 5.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement an integrated out-of-school time experience that enhances and complements the learning experience for students.
• Work with MPS Managing Director to manage MPS site staff.
• Lead MPS programming for students.
• Serve as the contact for parents and school administration for day-to-day operations.
• Represent the program in MPS schools, at community events, and related activities.
• Support recruitment, retention and management of program participants (youth participants and volunteers).
• Enhance youth involvement and ownership of program.
• Create and foster relationships with program participants.

Program Operations Management —80%

• Design and implement rich, age-appropriate curriculum that helps to achieve MPS goals and core values, collaborating with other MPS Directors and other subject matter experts.
• Participate regularly in developmental programming to remain current on trends in the field.
• Plan and facilitate site/organization wide community building events.
• Manage all daily aspects of the program: scheduling, licensing compliance, processing related paperwork, hiring and training staff and following budget guidelines.
• Oversee and supervise general staff functions including recruiting, training, development, assignments, employee relations, and managing staff meetings.
• Conduct routine employee observations and semi-annual performance reviews.
• Supervise staff and follow through with training and professional development plans.
• Working closely with the program staff, manage the daily program, participating with students and families to support the program and gain insights into the effectiveness of various activities and techniques.
• Collect data from site and create program reports; work with the Managing Director and the Superintendent or her designee to analyze and use data for program evaluation and refinement.
• Support volunteer training (logistical prep, curriculum development/refinement, and facilitation, depending on interest).
• Serve in support, manager, and administrator role at MPS Vacation Camps, following the lead of the Managing Director for Programming.

Administration—10%

• Establish and maintain all student attendance, accident and incident reports and email and phone correspondence. Report all accident reports immediately to the Managing Director.
• Participate in job search and interviews for staff positions.
• Communicate with MPS Finance Office and Executive Director regarding all tuition matters and site expenses.
• Coordinate opportunities for parents to inform and provide feedback and input on programming (surveys, open house events, etc.)

Communications and Outreach—5%

• Maintain proactive communication with MPS Managing Director and respective school community.
• Serve as professional liaison with school principal, teachers, support staff, other programs.
• Serve as a representative for the professional accountability and integrity of the program to its constituents, school and city officials as needed and appropriate.
• Seek out and implement outreach to the community, which also includes attending or sponsoring events.

Other Responsibilities as needed – approximately 5%

• Oversee first aid and emergency situations; maintain accurate documentation of all incidents.
• Other duties as requested or needed.

Qualifications:

• Positive, constructive attitude, eager to refine expertise and elevate MPS programming.
• Attaining First Aid/ CPR certification.
• Attending mandatory staff meetings.
• Completing all mandatory trainings required; professional development that is offered through MPS and outside approved professional development opportunities.
• Computer literacy required
• Familiar with EEC Qualifications 102 CMR 7.00

Working Conditions:

• Full time position based in respective school offices.
• Hours are approximately 10:00 - 6:00, M-F, with some flexibility.
• Ability to work 180 days of the school year for 40 –hour per week position. Additionally, about 12 days to plan/prep/launch the school year at the beginning of the year, as well as closing out at the end of school year. (Total of 192 days annually).
• Reports to the Managing Director for MPS After School Programming

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Kaytie Dowcett, kdowcett@medford.k12.ma.us.

Compendation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits

Work Location: In person