Kids Club Director

Overview

The Salvation Army’s South End Corps. is hiring a Kids Club Director and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 1500 Washington St. Boston, MA

Hours/week: 40 hours per week

Exemption: Exempt

Pay Range: $1,080 - $1,400 per week

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

The Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families, and the staff to develop to their full potential. The Director is accountable for program operation, incorporating The Salvation Army culture, philosophies, policies, and development of an inclusive environment and positive relationships with parents/guardians, children, families, and clients.

Although the Director will be accountable for each of the responsibilities outlined below, Director roles will vary dependent on center/school size, structure, and client relationship. Directors are

encouraged to delegate responsibilities as is appropriate. Directors will review important decisions with the Corps Officer (s) and Early Education Program Manager and be responsive to the requirements of Divisional Headquarters and EEC.

This job description is not all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position.  Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Program

Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies.

Provide monthly statistics and to Early Education Program Manager

Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant

Ensure that all staff interact and communicate respectfully with children demonstrating an inclusive environment.

Provide support and resources for staff on program development.

Implement Salvation Army guidelines by maintaining parent/guardian master file, accurately updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours

Focus on special marketing, with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department, efforts during key enrollment periods

Maintain on-going marketing efforts during remainder of year to sustain enrollment.

Market program to community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers).

Meet center specific enrollment targets/goals.

Maintain active waiting lists to ensure that available slots are filled quickly.

Review enrollment packet, and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment.

Adhere to standards and state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for all of the following areas: health and safety conditions, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files.

Ensure that all licenses and permits are current.

Supervise staff in documentation of all accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify state licensing agent as needed.

Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect.

Remain up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings. Work with staff to make sure they remain up to date as well.

Hiring

Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee the process of screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officer (s) and Early Education Program Director.

Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and processes bi-weekly timesheets.

Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff

Supervision

Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations, evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officer (s) and Early Education Program Manager including development and monitoring of progress of individual goals.

Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center.

Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary action, and if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines by working with DHQ Human Resources.

Leadership/Team Building

Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and whole center staff by meeting regularly.

Support and sustain positive morale of the staff. Solicit input from staff and follow-up promptly

Ensure that team members communicate directly, work to resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip.

Serve as a role model by assuming a fair share of work including classroom and center responsibilities as needed: kitchen, substituting, etc.

Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover.

Parent/Guardian Communication

Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication

Be available and accessible to parents/guardians every day and respond to parent/guardian concerns.

Share resources with parents/guardian through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements:

Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology or Child Care, and have six months experience working with school age children; and have six months of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any field or an Associate’s Degree in any of the fields listed in 102 CMR 7.32 (2) (a) 1; and have eighteen months working with school age children; and have six months administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR

Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have four years of experience working with children, two-thirds of which is with school age children and have one year of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education.

Work Experience:

• Required 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience plus additional teaching experience
• Experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or its equivalent and CPR.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications and various databases

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements include:

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.

Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment

Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.

Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.

Ability to think logically and critically.

Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.

Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.