After School Childcare Program Director

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 695-6700

JOB TITLE

After School Childcare Director

REPORTS TO

Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 109

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

250 X 8

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7324

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

Basic Function

Plans, implements, and administers the After School Child Care Program operations and activities to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure Board.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the total operations and maintenance of an After School Child Care Program.

Plans, organizes, and establishes the type of physical facility necessary to meet licensure requirements.

Implements program activities.

Supervises, monitors, and evaluates performance of program staff members.

Prepares, submits, and maintains program budgets.

Oversees the program’s special operations such as food and maintenance of inventory to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge of:

• Activity planning for a child development program.
• Theories of parent-child relationships.
• Policies, procedures, and philosophy of a child development program.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Equipment, materials, and supplies used in a child care program.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Plan and direct the activities of the After School Child Care Program.
• Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate activities and experiences for children.
• Develop and revise materials appropriate for assigned age levels.
• Purchase, inventory, store, and maintain supplies and equipment for the program.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, children, students, and parents.
• Provide work direction and guidance to program employees, volunteers and children.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Apply appropriate first aid.
• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedule and time lines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Not be employed in a position other than child care director during the hours the child care facility is in operation.
• Meet one (1) of the following requirements:

a. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Development.

b. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, including degrees in pastoral care and counseling; plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training.

c. Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development.

d. Associate degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training, plus two (2) years of verifiable full time paid experience working directly with children in a:

School-based program following Department of Education guidelines

2. Early childhood development program (Head Start).
3. Licensed or certified child day care.

e. Child Development Associate (CDA), plus one (1) year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children in a:

School-based program following Department of Education guidelines.

2. Early childhood development program (Head Start).
3. Licensed or certified child day care.

f. Diploma in Child Development Services from Kentucky Tech.

g. Three (3) years of verifiable full time paid experience working directly with children in a:

School-based program following Department of Education guidelines.

2. Early childhood development program (Head Start).
3. Licensed or certified child day care.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and six (6) hours of state approved child care training annually.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.