A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
272442 Open Vacancy Create an account or log in to apply Vacancy Details Title ASC/BSC Childcare Program Manager School/Building Sauk Prairie Community Center & Childcare Sites Number of Openings 1 URL N/A Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central) Open until filled Contact Name Marianne Rauls Title Sauk Prairie Community Education Director Email marianne.rauls@saukprairieschools.org Phone 608-643-8386 ext 2715 Website http://www.saukprairieschools.org Position Details Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary/Wage Start $45,000 Negotiable Based on Experience Terms/Schedule Monday-Friday 11:30 am to 6:00 pm (year round)
Appointment Type Part Time Description Position Description:
Sauk Prairie Schools Before-School Club (BSC) and After-School Club (ASC) provides childcare for students in grades 4K-5 during the school year and through the summer. The ASC/BSC Childcare Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management of these programs including planning, administering and supervising. This position oversees program operations for before and after school care including staffing, training, scheduling, parent communication, ordering supplies and budgeting. In addition, the program manager will be on-site during afterschool care to support ASC staff in the care, growth and development of children. The Sauk Prairie School District offers a competitive salary, a strong benefits package, a forward-thinking approach to professional development, and a very positive, supportive relationship between its staff and its administrators, school board, and community.
Essential Functions:
Administrative Recruit, interview, hire and train employees. Schedule staff for medication training and other health and safety measures and maintain records. Serve as lead on budgeting and purchasing for the programs including food/nutrition purchases. Set Up ASC programs in RecDesk software for registration and invoicing purposes. Register participants, invoice families monthly, monitor payments for adherence to payment schedule and communicate with families regularly about unpaid balances. Communicate with families as needed via phone and email to provide program updates, registration information etc. Work with Site Supervisors to accurately maintain daily attendance records. Process enrollment information for each program participant and provide and maintain information at each site. Collect relevant data for the purpose of program evaluation and grant acquisition. Attend required professional growth in-services, i.e. Blood borne Pathogens, Meds Distribution, CPR and all required in-service workshops. Meet monthly with site supervisors to address any concerns or work on program development. Communicate regularly with the Community Education Director, parents, teachers/counselors/social workers regarding behavioral concerns. Planning Plan and implement regular staff development opportunities and specific training. Work with staff and outside venues to coordinate special events/activities for the sites. Purchase supplies and distribute supplies to sites. Work with bus companies for transportation to off-site events. Implement school policies and procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the students Review emergency procedures and information with on-site staff. Ascertain that on-site staff is knowledgeable of current fire and tornado drill procedures according to school district policy. Provide on-site staff with information regarding medication administration, storage and recording consistent with school district policies.
District Description:
The Sauk Prairie School District includes Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, two "next door" villages known as Sauk Prairie. They are located on the beautiful Wisconsin River. Thirteen towns and the village of Merrimac are also in the district. The area features rolling hills, meadows, bluffs, forests, lakes and streams. The district offers small-town, rural living with easy access to the Madison urban area (25 miles) and to the Wisconsin Dells recreation area (28 miles). The district serves almost 2,900 students, and comprises six learning communities with a high school, middle school and four elementary schools. The Sauk Prairie School District offers a competitive salary, a strong benefits package, a forward-thinking approach to professional development, and a very positive, supportive relationship between its staff and its administrators, school board, and community. Qualifications CDA, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field. Work experience that includes supervising and managing staff. Minimum of two years experience working as a teacher or teaching assistant in a childcare or school environment. Strong organization and administration skills with the ability to coordinate staffing, develop programming and manage budget. Leadership and management skills as related to staff supervision and program management. Solid communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with other staff members, supervisors, administrators and the community. Dependability, flexibility and a commitment to working as part of a team. Working knowledge of Google for spreadsheet and document creation. CPR/AED/First Aid certified with the willingness to stay current on certification and other certifications that may be required. Working knowledge and understanding of local, educational and service agents and organizations. Candidate Requirements Additional Requirements Cover Letter Resume
