After School Site Director

Kids Place, Inc. is a non-profit afterschool program that does so much more than babysit kids. Once you join our after-school team, you will swear you’ve gained a new family. We have 15 locations throughout Knox and Sevier Counties. We are currently looking to add 2 site directors to our team.

The Site Director of each Kids Place location is an integral part of our team and helps provide quality care to the children at their location. To maintain the highest quality program, the Site Director must demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and creative thinking skills. They will manage the staff at their location and incorporate provided curriculum. This post states the core responsibilities of a Site Director; however, responsibilities are not limited to this list.

Qualifications:

• 21 years of age and 3 years experience in childcare.
• Willing to work towards an associate degree, CDA, or higher in qualifying child/education related degree.
• Leadership and management experience with the ability to coach up staff and maintain good morale
• Able to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate afterschool program
• Knowledgeable of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in afterschool settings
• Able to handle difficult children, parents, and/or situations
• Proficient in maintaining and monitoring program billing and accounting tasks
• Capable of following all state and local laws and regulations regarding childcare.
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships with parents and school personnel
• Wiling to be CPR and First Aid Certified
• Able to complete all annual trainings and attend monthly Site Director meetings with the Admin Team.

Specific Qualities Sought:

• Excellent work ethic
• Dependability
• Creative genius with the drive and desire to provide an exemplary after-school program
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time and tasks effectively
• Self-motivated and self-regulated
• Commitment to executing ideas and initiatives
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiasm for the Kids Place organization and its mission
• Professionalism
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and support the management point of view to staff and parents
• Flexibility
• Willingness to seek connections and resources to support the Kids Place program and the community it serves.
• Aptitude in basic computer skills

Hours and Compensation:

• Full-time, salaried position. Starting salary range based on experience and education ($33,000-37,000).
• Working hours during the school year would be from 1:00pm – 6:30pm Monday – Friday. During the summer, hours would change to varied shifts depending on need. Example shifts are 7:00am-1:00pm and/or 12:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday. No weekends required during the school year or summer. Keep in mind that there are meetings and bookkeeping work required outside of the hours working with kids.
• Paid time off during 13 State and Federal Holidays and during winter break.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Childcare

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Childcare

Schedule:

• During School: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm-6:30pm
• Summer and other school breaks: Varied shifts depending on need; 7:00am-1:00pm or 12:00pm-6:00pm are typical shifts worked.

Education:

• Associate degree or CDA

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37920: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays
• Weekends & holidays off

Ability to Commute:

• Mascot, TN 37806 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mascot, TN 37806: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,000 - $37,000