Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director

The Part-time Building Brains Afterschool Program Director will be responsible for assisting the Program Supervisor with planning and implementing programming to meet the needs of the children in attendance, setting up program, project, and activity areas as needed. The incumbent will also be collaborating with and assisting afterschool leaders in designing and implementing activities and assignments that encourage students’ intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment, as well as assisting students with completing program assignments, projects, and activities.

Monitoring individuals and small groups of students; assuring students understand program rules and procedures; maintaining appropriate order, student conduct, and program standards of behavior; assisting in resolving student disputes; and referring serious discipline problems to program supervisors

Monitoring children to ensure their health, safety, and physical well-being; performing routine CPR/first aid and responding to emergency situations according to established procedures; and enforcing health and safety rules and procedures

Interacting with children to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers; answering student questions; and providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance

Assisting the program supervisor with planning and conducting orientation for parents and students; acting as a liaison between parents, staff, and school personnel; and assisting in conferring with parents regarding student performance and behavior as necessary

Assisting the program supervisor with developing and coordinating a calendar of program activities and events designed to complement student learning and enrichment; assisting with enrolling students; and promoting program enrollment

Demonstrating and assisting students with art projects and overseeing physical activities, including but not limited to basketball, kickball, softball, dodgeball, and running; and operating athletic, arts and crafts, and office equipment as assigned

Maintaining a clean and organized environment for students; demonstrating and involving students in cleaning and organizing program activity areas before, during, and after use; and assisting with inventory of equipment and supplies and accounting procedures for budgeting and expenditures

Performing clerical and administrative duties in support of program activities, including preparing, typing, duplicating, filing, and maintaining records; answering telephones and scheduling activities; and working with others to develop and implement a public relations agenda to communicate program objectives and activities

Working with others in the program to develop and implement a public relations agenda to promote student enrollment and communicate the objectives and activities of the after-school program

Performing related duties as assigned

Public Speaking Duties

Leading educational programs in front of 10 to 25 children

Participating in regular staff meetings and assisting with in-service training as needed

Interacting with individuals or small groups of students with patience and grace

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job requires fingerprinting: The candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). The employment is contingent upon the results of a post-hire fingerprint-based background check.

A 50-pound lift test is required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma AND

One year experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in organized camp, after school, daycare, or similar setting An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Valid driver’s license

CPR and First Aid Certification (within 90 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree in early education, elementary education, or closely related fields, such as secondary education, special education, art, science, or math.

Supervisory experience working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized camp, after school, daycare, or similar setting.

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