Director of After School and Child Care Programs

SCFS seeks a Director of After School and Child Care Programs to cultivate and oversee a dynamic After School program for students in Pre-K through 8th Grade. The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of After School, as well as the development and implementation of programming informed by the central themes of SCFS’ academic and social-emotional curricula, collegial collaboration, Quaker pedagogy, and SCFS’s mission. Faculty and staff at SCFS thoughtfully engage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and professionalism at school. A strong alignment with Quaker testimonies and progressive education -- in philosophy and practice -- is expected.

Responsibilities
- planning and oversight of After School and child care programming designed to engage students of all ages;
- oversight of After School and childcare attendance and billing using FACTS software;
- hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and supporting the professional growth of After School staff and child care staff;
- promotion and marketing of SCFS’ After School programs, guided by the Director of Enrollment Management, to secure robust registration and increased revenue;
- management of the After School and child care budgets;
- communication with families;
- closing the school at the end of the day.

Part-Time, Salaried: This position will include five days per week on site from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM during the school year. Must also be available to work select days during the school year from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM to oversee child care on in-service days.

Qualifications of the Ideal Director
The ideal candidate is joyful about working with a Quaker school community and demonstrates eagerness and passion for the various stages of child and youth development. The ideal candidate also brings:
- an ability to work both independently and cooperatively;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- strong organizational skills;
- flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills;
- comfort with scheduling, supervising, mentoring, and delegating to staff;
- dedication to fostering a safe and nurturing environment
- proficiency in Google Suite and a willingness to learn FACTS software.

Physical Requirements
This position includes, but is not limited to:
- moving;
- bending;
- walking, including at a fast pace, both indoors and outdoors;
- lifting up to 50 pounds;
- kneeling;
- squatting;
- sitting on the floor;
- standing for long periods of time;
- climbing stairs.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest addressed to the Hiring Committee, resume, and three professional references with contact information to aboggess@scfriends.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $2,000.00 per month

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends & holidays off

Ability to Commute:

• State College, PA 16801 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $2,000