Director of Summer Camp
$30/hr
Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Conway, AR, USA
In PersonTravel may be required.
EducationSchool Leadership & Administration
About the job
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Must be able to work with clients from birth to age 18 and families who are at risk.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
- Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
- Computer skills, including working knowledge of keyboarding, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet software.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or company team members.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to represent the company in a confident, persuasive, and positive manner.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
- In-depth knowledge of operational, clinical, and referral development systems.
- Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix company.
- Must report to work appropriately dressed and comply with company dress-code policies.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must meet one of these education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child or Youth Development, or a related field; a bachelor's degree in a non-related field plus four years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Out of School Time Credential; an associate degree in Early Childhood, Youth or Child Development, or a related field plus six years of experience in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education; or eight years of experience in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and completion within two years of employment of a Child Development Associate Credential, Out of School Time Credential, Director’s Credential or equivalent, or Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
- Must meet Early Childhood Development Specialist qualifications: be licensed as a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Developmental Therapist; or hold a bachelor's degree and at least one of the following: an Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education certificate, a current Child Development Associate’s certificate, a current Birth to Pre-K credential, or documented experience working with children with special needs and twelve completed college course hours in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies.
- Must be able to perform the described physical demands, including frequent communication, movement, handling and reaching, standing and bending, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
- For work at a Farm location, must be comfortable around standard farm animals, with minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the Summer Camp program, build company culture, support team-member management, maintain state-mandated guidelines, and oversee classroom management and health and safety.
- Lead the company mission through daily interactions with the team, students, and parents, and reinforce company culture in Summer Camp decision-making.
- Be visible to team members and spend most working time in classrooms and hallways rather than the office.
- Lead and model classroom management, classroom structures and routines, engagement, and student health and safety.
- Implement behavior management by modeling and coaching appropriate supports and de-escalation strategies; oversee the Classroom Behavior Support Specialist when applicable.
- Oversee classroom, lunch, and recess schedules and modify them as needed.
- Direct the therapeutically and developmentally focused camp, promoting collaboration among teachers, therapists, and other team members, and prioritizing family engagement.
- Develop Individual Treatment Plans as needed and monitor each plan's progress and goal management.
- Oversee classroom Habilitative Services and supervise direct care provided to EIDT recipients.
- Hold team members accountable for handbooks, supplements, manuals, job-description performance expectations, and applicable regulatory-board requirements.
- Greet team members on arrival and conduct face-to-face end-of-day check-ins.
- Participate in daily leadership huddles to determine priorities and share updates.
- Complete paperwork and system processes required by the leader for efficient site insight.
- Collaborate with the leader on enrollment and site program efficiency, caseload management, therapeutic processes, caseload coverage, prescriptions, and treatment documents.
- Assist with enrollment and discharge as directed by the leader.
- Assist in one-on-one meetings with team members as led by the leader; collaborate with the leader on coaching and disciplinary action as needed; participate in one-on-one meetings with the leader.
- Maintain quality assurance measures set by company administration.
- Plan and conduct weekly all-staff meetings, team debriefs at least twice monthly, administrative meetings, and individual meetings; save and report agendas according to protocols.
- Ensure weekly classroom and therapy billing is locked according to the established timeline and Individual Classroom Treatment Plans are completed in full each week.
- Complete monthly expense reports and follow established budget parameters.
- Manage preparation and follow-up for audits conducted by childcare licensing, fire and health departments, AFMC, and the DHS EIDT Health Department.
- Ensure human-resource processes, including payroll, time-off requests, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, and related paperwork, are completed accurately and promptly, with appropriate communication to Human Resources and the leader.
- Answer questions about classroom and therapy requirements, protocols, and company policies and procedures.
- Communicate classroom information, therapy caseload changes, and prescription updates to team members.
- Ensure daily activities are prepared and completed in classrooms and that the playground is safe and ready for students.
- Ensure buildings and supplies are respected; oversee daily cleaning and building maintenance and communicate with appropriate departments.
- Oversee camp setup and breakdown, including appropriate documentation and organization of materials and paperwork.
- Lead culture- and team-building events and company initiatives.
- Assist with recruitment or marketing events as needed or requested.
- Be available to parents and team members, involve the leader in appropriate concerns, and lead meetings for these groups as needed.
- Gather information during inquiries about complaints or concerns and escalate them appropriately.
- Report repair needs or concerns to the maintenance list or IT support and inform the leader.
- Travel as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience.
About the company
Pediatrics Plus provides pediatric therapy services for children with developmental delays and special needs, combining physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and ABA under one roof. It delivers care through outpatient clinics, developmental preschools for ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and a sensory-friendly farm to support holistic development. The service model coordinates multiple therapies by clinicians, often with physician referrals for Early Intervention Day Treatment and a focus on Medicaid-eligible families. Led by the Denton family and backed by partnerships and expansion plans across Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, its goal is to make comprehensive, coordinated pediatric therapy accessible to more children and grow its professional capacity.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Conway, Arkansas
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Elm Springs Farm opened, expanding Northwest Arkansas demand capture.
- July 2026 Cynergy and Arkids acquisition added 12 locations across Arkansas.
- Newsweek 2026 workplace recognition and continued hiring support recruiting advantage.
What critics are saying
- Arkansas Medicaid dependence exposes reimbursement cuts and referral bottlenecks.
- Integration of Cynergy and Arkids across 2,100 employees strains culture and execution.
- Texas and Oklahoma expansion faces local competitors and licensing hurdles by 2026.
What makes Pediatrics Plus unique
- Blended therapy, ABA, and developmental preschool across one coordinated care platform.
- The Farm model uses animals, gardens, and sensory spaces for therapy.
- Acquisitions of The Behavior Exchange and Cynergy create multi-state scale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Professional Development Budget