Job Information
The Salvation Army After School Coordinator in Denver, Colorado
Description
Job Title: After School Coordinator
FLSA Status: Full Time - ExemptReports to: Center Director
Schedule: M-F, 9-5:30Supervises: After School Staff
Rate of Pay: $58,240/ year
Closing Date: 08/06/2024
Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
Vacation benefit – 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)
Function: The On-Site After School Director manages the programmatic operations of the Corps’ After School and summer Program. This includes maintaining the Divisional standards, as well as supervision of the staff and daily programmatic elements of the After School and summer programs. In this position the Director will plan and implement with after-school staff, track supply needs and program budgets, and development and implement the summer camp curriculum. The After School Director is responsible to ensure proper record keeping, parental permissions, program goals, outcome documentation, and health and safety standards.
Program Management
Program Staffing
Curriculum and Program Schedule
Outcome Evaluation
Other Functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management
The Program Director provides the local supervision of the Corps’ After School Program collaborating and will be given supervised guidance and direction from local Officers and Center Director to meet the needs of the Corps. This means managing the After School Program Aides and program implementation and maintaining close contact with the Corps Officers to continually support and equip the after-school and summer program staff and operations. The Program Director will fully participate in the normal implementation of the program and will directly interact with students daily.
Other Program Management responsibilities
Administer a program to ensure they meet or exceed the legal requirements for staffing, facility, nutrition, safety, etc. in regard to Colorado Department of Social Service’s and Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Adhere to Social Service Guidelines.
Report official incidents, recorded and process information with the, Center Director, Corps Officers and Divisional Director.
Supervise program site staff and manage daily enrichment activities.
Demonstrated success developing, implementing and evaluating innovative programs
Communicate professionally with staff and parents via handbooks, e-news, social media, emails, fliers and phone.
Strong skills managing multifaceted program resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate effectively to both internal and external audiences.
Promote, collaborate, and market by attending community gatherings, and establishing relationships with neighborhood schools within your area.
Attending weekly Director’s meetings and report to the Divisional Director.
Program Staffing
Provides supervision for the after school and summer staff so that they are supported and adequately trained to do their jobs. The After School Director is responsible to ensure appropriate staffing levels for the students always. They will recommend all hiring and firing of program staff to the Center Director, Officers. They will personally exemplify the program’s highest standards and program goals.
Program Staffing responsibilities are:
Provide or arrange training for and supervise staff for the after-school program.
Strength in recruiting, hiring, managing, developing, and retaining individuals, empowering teams to elevate their levels of responsibility, and performance
Work closely with the Volunteer program to ensure volunteer needs are communicated for growth of services.
Conduct regular meetings with child care staff individually and as a group for supervision, team building, communication, activity planning, program implementation, issue clarification, etc.
Curriculum and Program Schedule
Maintain the standardized, Divisional curriculums and schedule for the after-school and summer program. They will monitor the effectiveness of both and keep Corps and Divisional leadership informed of any issues or challenges. They will be directly involved with the students themselves in the day-to-day conducting of the program curriculum components.
Curriculum Program responsibilities
Ensure that all program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization.
Develop forms and procedures to document program activities
Communicate regularly with staff about program goals and activities
Organized resources such as space, materials, and equipment.
Creative and visionary thinker who effectively anticipates and implements critical changes to service delivery
Outcome Evaluation
The After School Director will be responsible for the accurate completion of all required evaluation assessments for the program in a timely manner. They will keep Corps and Divisional leadership informed of any issues or challenges around securing and maintaining evaluation documentation. They will regularly be asked to compile needed reports of services provided and documentation of the resulting outcomes.
Outcome Evaluation
Evaluate programs effectiveness, strengths, and areas of growth on a regular basis and propose improvements.
Participate/ assist in grant writing related to the after-school program, collect data, and prepare reports, an assessment information for final grant reports.
Collaborate with Corp’s officers and Center Director to discuss the program budget; monitor and stay within budget.
Other Functions
At times, the After School Director may be asked to assist the local Corps Officer with other special assignments and projects. In some cases, whole projects may be assigned, in other instances only selected aspects of a project may be assigned. These other functions could include assisting with Thanksgiving/Christmas functions, Troops programming, and special events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong communication and people skills
Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents
Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families
Desire to serve others by building on their strengths
Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
Qualification and Education Requirements:
The After School Director should have completed at least one of the following qualifications:
a four-year degree with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education or a subject in the human service field.
Two years’ college training and six months of verifiable full time or equivalent part time (paid or volunteer) experience (since the age of 18) in the care or supervision of four or more children.
Three years’ verifiable full time or equivalent part time (paid or volunteer) experience (since the age of 18) in the care or supervision of four or more children. This person must also complete six semester hours or 40 clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school age children within the first nine months of employment.
Within 30 days of hiring, you must submit fingerprints, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, Medical Administration, and Universal Precautions from a nationally recognized provider.
The Salvation Army Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
Statement of Confidentiality:
The After School Director occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Education
Experience
Required
- 3 years: Full tome or part-time experience in care or supervision of four or more children.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
