21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING SITE DIRECTOR

Are you seeking a job that intersects with your life purpose? Now, more than ever, youth need support by dedicated and talented professionals in the field of education and mentorship. After School programs create a perfect opportunity to support youth to propel them forward in their character, like skills and academic development. The Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township has 25 years of success. BGCDT and the Elementary Schools we serve are motivated 21st Century Learning Centers striving to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth. If you are motivated to make a difference in young people’s lives by sharing your talent of strong leadership in the field of After School programming, we would like to work with you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the K-5 21st CCLC after school program operated by Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township and located at one elementary school location. Enrollment of students may be up to 120 students. The site director will oversee a staff according to the size of the enrollment using a 1:15 ratio.
• Plan, develop, train, supervise and be responsible for the evaluation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) and its staff.
• Work diligently to attract community partners that are willing to provide services to the children and families attending the host school; ensure a high level of parent engagement and participation.
• Ensure staff is conducting all aspects of supervising, mentoring, guiding, and supporting BGCDT members.
• Develop/maintain relationships with board, community partners, community-based organizations, elementary schools/district, parents and children involved in the program.
• Act as primary liaison between 21st CCLC, families, and school. Develop an excellent rapport.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with community members as well as stakeholders to participate in advisory board and subcommittees. Create, implement/maintain a sustainability plan with advisory board. Coordinate the work of all community partners within the school to ensure integration and communication of services for the children and families.
• Meet/exceed goals for participant enrollment. Increase program visibility through aggressive marketing and public relations.
• Manage the parent engagement process: data collection, partner activities and ensure that evaluation goals are met. Work collaboratively with BGCDT Business Administration office to ensure registration and billing are met.
• Create and supervise curriculum delivery for a diversity of program offerings aligning state/local/district standards. Train or secure trainings for program staff to ensure high quality programs.
• Develop program activities in conjunction with community partners in the areas of literacy, math, social development, health and wellness and enrichment, character development, etc. according to standards and philosophies.
• Attract community resources and partnerships to support the children and families at the school with additional opportunities to learn and grow. When successful, develop, implement and train staff to run these programs.
• Provide leadership and an example of proper corrective action procedures and positive reinforcement. Maintain a safe environment for staff and youth.
• Support planning and implementation of the Summer Learning Program
• Create yearly goals and objectives to be maintained and discussed regularly with supervisor.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with all appropriate staff, volunteers, and school faculty. Maintain a positive perspective even in times of conflict.
• Ensure that the proper procedures regarding vehicle use (if needed at your site) are followed at all times.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. 
• Demonstrate and teach the character development values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Understand K-5 learning objectives and facilitate the program to improve student academic outcomes.
• Continually enhance professional development through workshops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material/ Licensing requires the completion of a minimum of 20 hours training per year relevant to the care of school age children.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Excellent organizational skills: attention to detail, ability of prioritize, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent work ethic and a passion to improve program outcomes
• At least two years’ experience managing Out of School Time, Summer Learning programs, or Early Childhood programs with multiple staff
• Demonstrate ability to analyze data and prepare analytical reports
• Exemplary writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Previous experience in the nonprofit or educational sector a plus
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite
• Demonstrated leadership capacity; ability to inspire and manage others
• Must clear background check and drug screen

Education and/or Experience:

The Site Director shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of two years’ supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement) or

Hold an Associate’s degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of three years’ supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement).

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to anticipate, identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and/or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor.