After School Care Director- Pickens

Job ResponsibilitiesJob SummaryLeads after school care programming for Youth Leadership Academy Middle School in Pickens, SC. Supervises children; while in their care, knowing where they are at all times. Assist children with homework. Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment indoors and outdoors. Perform in accordance with policies and procedures of Youth Leadership Academy.Job Duties35% - Essential - Safety:Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and protectively to resolve problems. Care providers need to be apprised of state laws on child safety procedures and creating a safe environment for children. Acts as mentors, and model good decision-making and social skills.25% - Essential - School work:Coordinate with teachers to provide additional support for kids outside the classroom, helping with reading, math and other subjects. Ensure kids get their homework completed or spend time studying for tests.25% - Essential - Playtime:Planning and supervising activities to do for kids in after school care. The attendant must keep a close eye on the kids, maintaining sight supervision of the children at all times. Attendant must watch out for any behavioral or emotional issues they may need to discuss with parents or the school director. Maintain a fun and enthusiastic attitude to create a positive environment for students. Ensure area is clean and equipment and games are stored properly.15% - Essential - Bookkeeping:Maintain the sign in and sign out log. Ensure children are picked up by those authorized to do so. Collect payments for after school care. Log in payments in accordance with YLA policies and procedures.Benefits For State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.