What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Director position at In The Zone Child Care Services?
OVERVIEW
The incumbent must have good organizational and people skills. The incumbent must have the ability to
maintain budgets set by the Facility Director and Director of Operations. The incumbent will implement and
evaluate the After School program and Summer Camp Program. The incumbent will oversee and direct
his/her staff. The incumbent will be responsible for all other duties assigned.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform daily inspections to ensure the equipment, facility and surrounding areas are always clean, safe and
sanitary.
- Supervise all staff
- Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with parents, providing parent
education, assistance, and support as needed.
- Understands and demonstrates attendance and punctuality are vital.
- Provide leadership and guidance for one or more specific activity areas.
- Provide growth and development opportunities for each participant.
- Assist in the development and implementation of all aspects of program schedule.
- Responsible for the implementing approved bible devotionals daily.
- Provide opportunities for development of awareness and an enjoyable experience for each participant.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and follow them.
- Ensure children are always supervised and proper adult to child ratios are maintained as required by the State
of Mississippi.
- Establish routines and provide positive guidance and implement positive discipline when required.
- Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, health, and appearance (uniform required).
- Set a good example in respect and care for the outdoors and others property.
- Ability to work with children of all abilities and disabilities and provide for each of their respective needs.
- Ensure roll call is taken, accurate and head count is accurate throughout the day.
- The ability to perform any other tasks that would be related to the operation of In The Zone.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma, GED, or higher or currently enrolled
- Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour
- Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, swimming, standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50
lbs.), sitting, pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
- Must be able to lift and move In The Zone equipment properly as need arise.
- Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with students
