HDC Assistant Director

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

HERITAGE DAY CAMP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To implement and provide leadership to the Heritage Day Camp summer program in support of the Day Camp Director..

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. The employee must also possess the ability to work well with adults and other students, maintaining excellent working relationships while positively representing HCS. The employee must be willing and able to share their faith in Jesus Christ with children as the opportunity arises. He or she must enjoy working with children and have the desire to become a positive mentor. Employees shall possess organizational and creative characteristics along with the ability to demonstrate mature decision making and sound judgment. A respectful and responsible attitude and demeanor is essential.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Teaching or child care management experience is required, a licensed teacher is preferred. Must be able to obtain CPR license or have current licensing.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess excellent classroom management skills

• Proficient with the use of technology in a classroom setting

• Possess excellent communication skills

• Ability to manage and lead staff

• Strong organizational skills

• Creative

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To implement protocol established by Security and Health Services for security and emergency situations

• Implement procedures for arrival and dismissal of students as well as classroom and playground security measures that are consistent with the level of security provided throughout the school year.

• Maintain classroom and playground standards of behavior, counselor expectations

• Be onsite daily and handle classroom responsibilities and dismissal needs

• Attend meetings as needed with the Day Camp Director.

• Support and Engage in weekly meetings/training with the Heritage Day Camp staff.

• Provide clear communication of schedules, expectations of the Heritage Day Camp program to the Parents.

• Address parents concerns in an appropriate and timely manner, escalating as necessary

• Evaluate camps and document areas where improvement can be made

• Ensure that all records, materials, and equipment are accounted for and securely stored at the end of the season

• Fill in where needed for breaks and absentee counselors

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors, outdoors, change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; work with others. Exposure to the elements is to be expected daily.