Kids’ Club at
Stevens Elementary School
1242
18th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
Open Position: Executive Director
Kids’
Club at Stevens Elementary School, one of the few NAA accredited Before and
After School programs in Washington state, is looking for a director to lead
our high quality out of school program. We are searching for an individual who is
committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families,
while effectively and efficiently running all program operations.
At
Kids’ Club our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and enriching out of school
experience for the students and families of Stevens Elementary School and its
surrounding area. Children engage in
independent and group decision-making so that they may pursue and expand their
interests and talents through a variety of activities. An evolving exploration of self and community
encourages those participating in Kids Club to build relationships with peers
and adults, explore diverse opportunities, and interact in a respectful and
nurturing environment.
THE POSITION: The Executive Director reports to a volunteer Board of
Directors and has administrative oversight and accountability for all aspects
of the program’s operation and direction. Kids’ Club has about 9 staff and is
licensed for up to 153 children.
PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:
·
Program Planning,
Curriculum Development and Administration: establish, implement and evaluate
development programs/curriculum.
Maintain licensing, local contracts and alignment contracts.
·
Board
Administration and Support: ensure effective development of a committed and active
board.
·
Safety, Wellness
and Facilities Management: establish and maintain an environment that ensures
students’ healthy development, safety and nourishment. Oversee compliance with state, local and
other legal regulations pertaining to the health and safety of children and
facilities expectations.
·
Financial
Management: direct the development
and administration of budgets and financial records.
·
Human Resource
Management:
lead a team of professionals, providing support, leadership and direction
consistent with program goals and objectives.
·
Marketing and
Community Relations: represent
and promote Kids’ Club with program parents, other organizations, individuals
and the media.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be 21
years or older
- Must have 45
or more college quarter credits in early childhood/child development,
elementary education or possess equivalent educational background courses
such as recreation, physical education, music, art, home economics,
psychology or social services.
- Must complete
a 20 hour STARS class or show documentation of an exemption within six
months of hire.
- Must have two
or more years of successful experience working with school-age children as
evidenced by professional references and on-the-job performance.
- Must have
planning, coordination and supervisory skills to implement a high quality,
developmentally appropriate program.
- Must
demonstrate the understanding, ability, personality, emotional stability,
and physical health suited to meet the cultural, emotional, mental,
physical and social needs of the children in care.
- Must have the
approval of a Washington State Criminal records check or the FBI
fingerprinting check if not a Washington State resident for the past three
consecutive years.
- A successful
candidate must meet or develop a plan to meet the following licensing
program requirements:
- Current
certification for CPR, First Aid and HIV/AIDS education instruction.
- Documented
negative TB test or doctor’s letter confirming a clear chest x-ray.
- Valid Food Handler’s Permit.
To apply: Please submit your resume by May 11, 2012.
Email
to Britt Anderson at brittarick@gmail.com,
please include ‘Kids’ Club Director Posting’ in the subject of your email.
Or
mail directly to Kids’ Club at 1242 18th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, c/o
Judi Smith
Kids’ Club is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
The above description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this
position. The actual duties,
responsibilities and qualifications may vary.
