Afterschool Director

The PJCC has been proudly providing after school enrichments and out of school time childcare for children in grades TK-5 for decades. The Afterschool Director is a member of the Youth Department leadership team and is responsible for the smooth daily operations of the PJCC’s afterschool programs for school aged children. The Afterschool Director works collaboratively with youth, parents, volunteers, PJCC staff and other Jewish and civic agencies to provide, enhance and expand high-quality afterschool opportunities for youth at the PJCC, and directly manages the PJCC’s licensed after school care program, Treehouse @ the J. The Afterschool Director also plays an important role supporting the Camp Keff seasonal and summer programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct PJCC Treehouse afterschool day-to-day operations, including supervision of teachers, bus drivers and substitutes.
• Work with Sr. Director of Preschool, Youth & Family Engagement to guide the Treehouse program to meet the PJCC’s commitment to provide a safe, fun and supportive afterschool experience, grounded in Jewish values, for school-age children.
• Hire, direct, train, evaluate and coach Treehouse teaching staff with support from Sr. Director of Preschool, Youth and Family Engagement; coordinate staff training with ECE and Camp Keff teams as appropriate.
• Support teachers’ professional development through in-classroom observations and regular feedback, along with regularly scheduled teacher meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local elementary schools’ leadership.
• Provide and facilitate ongoing training for Treehouse teachers in coordination with ECE department.
• Oversee and manage program scheduling, including day-to-day adjustments as needed.
• Manage staff payroll.
• Ensure compliance with all childcare licensing requirements.
• Work with Sr. Director of Preschool, Youth and Family Engagement to support Treehouse parents and classroom teachers to address unique needs of each student, including developing strategies for behavioral and learning differences.
• Oversee program registration and work with Marketing Department to help execute marketing campaigns for all Youth Programs.
• Respond to parent inquiries as needed and provide weekly email communication to Treehouse families regarding program activities.
• Collaborate across PJCC departments to design, implement and support after school enrichment programs for school-age children.
• Design and facilitate events for family engagement.
• Work with Camp Director to directly support the PJCC’s Summer Camp program, Camp Keff, as needed, including with behavior management, staff development, special events and overnight programs.
• Design and facilitate Camp Keff’s Leader in Training program for rising 9^th through 11^th graders.
• Oversee Camp Keff parent communications, including supervision of camp intern and management of the summer camp mobile app.
• Assist with annual budgeting and manage monthly program expenses to stay within budget.

Hours:

Typical Schedule is Monday- Friday 9:30am-6:30pm during the school year and 8:30am-5:30pm during the summer.

Work hours may include weekends.

Hours are subject to change based upon the needs of the PJCC.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to provide reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between PJCC and its employees.

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude; excellent rapport with youth and parents.
• Bachelor's Degree: 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of the 12 core units of approved Early Childhood Education. Site Supervisor certification or ability to obtain is a plus.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad spectrum of staff, volunteers and program participants.
• 2+ years program management experience supervising staff, maintaining budgets, and coordinating events.
• Excellent phone, email, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Jewish Culture and traditions is preferred but not required.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Respectfully manages difficult or emotional staff and family situations while maintaining confidentiality; Responds promptly to family and staff needs.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software; Payroll systems; Human Resource systems and Database software.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Youth Bus Certificate and Passenger Endorsement, or ability to obtain.
• CPR/First Aid for Infants, Children and Adult certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience working with union employees is a plus.