Afterschool Director

SHADES of Development is a non-profit afterschool program that provides learning-based educational programming. We operate in 14 schools across Knox County. This position is for Site Director of the SHADES Afterschool Program at Mill Creek Elementary School.At SHADES of Development, the Site Director is the heart of each SHADES of Development program. The quality of care provided to the children at each center is determined by the Site Director. In order to maintain the highest quality program, the Site Director must be knowledgeable and demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and creative thinking skills. This posting outlines the key responsibilities of a Site Director; however, responsibilities are not limited to this list.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in qualifying child/education related degree.Leadership and management experience with the ability to coach staffAbility to provide a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate afterschool programUnderstanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in afterschool settingsAbility to handle difficult children and parentsAbility to maintain and monitor program billing and accounting tasksAbility to build and maintain relationships with parents and school personnelComputer literacy with experience using Google applicationSpecific Qualities Sought:Excellent work ethicDependabilityInnovative thinker with the drive and desire to provide an exemplary afterschool programAbility to organize, prioritize and manage time and tasks effectively – Self-motivated and self-regulatedAbility to follow through on ideas and initiativesCreativity and problem-solvingPositive attitudeEnthusiasm for organizations and its missionProfessionalismAbility to demonstrate an understanding of and support the management point of viewFlexibilityWillingness to seek connections and resources to support the SHADES mission and goalsProficiency in computer literacyHours and Compensation:Full-time, salaried exempt position. Starting salary range based on experience and education ($42,360-$45,360).Employer-sponsored insuranceTypical working hours would be from 10:00am – 6:15pm Monday - Friday; however, keep in mind that this is a salaried position that may require altered or extended hours from time to time to attend school functions, meet deadlines, attend training events, or other job related tasks.Holiday pay for 13 State and Federal HolidaysPaid time offBenefits:ChildcareDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRetirement planVision insurance