Director - Extended Care Program (Multi-Site)

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director leads and manages multiple onsite after school programs for children ages 5-12 in AUSTIN area.

Position demands 50% traveling.

Bachelors Degree required.

• Retirement plan contribution
• Travel allowance (mileage reimbursement)
• Insurance premium contribution
• Paid PTO days
• Paid Vacation

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide successful management and leadership to the program and the after school staff
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the after school sites on a daily basis
• Assist in the development and implementation of the program curriculum throughout the program sites year-round
• Facilitate the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all staff with effective recruitment and retention strategies
• Plan and facilitate scheduled professional development days and other required staff meetings
• Conduct daily site visits to ensure safety, implementation and quality programming and provide regular evaluation and feedback to program staff
• Organize camps during school breaks
• Manage the budget while ensuring the program operates within budget and the program fees are collected
• Consistently and effectively communicate with schools and stakeholders to build positive relationships
• Maintain accurate records of staffing, attendance, and funds
• Assist accounting department to process payroll for staff

The Program Director is committed to sustaining a high-quality child care program that values partnerships between families, schools, and staff.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Previous professional work experience at a child care facility is a must for this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or Business Management preferred)
• Experience: supervisory (2 years)
• Familiarity with youth development principles across multiple age groups

Applicants are required to pass background and FBI fingerprinting check to be considered for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Detailed-oriented self-starter with strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently
• Computer skills and the ability to track data and produce reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to take and implement constructive feedback
• Ability to build a positive culture within staff and students

The requirements listed above are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road