Experience and Training:
Requires experience in all aspects of managing an activity center, coordinating, planning and implementing activities for elementary age children and supervising staff. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation or a related field preferred. Must have a positive personality and strong child management skills. Must meet AZ Dept. of Health Services Child Day Care Center Director requirements (listed on back.) Requires successful completion of required selection process, successful completion of background investigation and verification of identity and work authorization.
Essential Job Functions:
Under the supervision of the Community Education Coordinator and the Kid Zone Administrator:
* Design, organize, direct and teach a variety of recreational and educational activities for students within grades K-8 registered in the Kid Zone.
* Coordinate and communicate effectively with the City of Tempe employees including school district staff and participating agencies. Create special events and participate in special programs.
* Maintain informative and supportive relationship with parents.
* Maintain discipline, safety and control of site.
* Participate in hiring, training, supervising, supporting, and evaluating of site staff.
* Attend all staff meetings and trainings. Plan and facilitate regular site staff meetings.
* Serve and participate in KZAC process for after-school quality assessment.
* Maintain files, attendance records, and payroll on computer system.
* Ensure center complies with all AZ DHS and Dept. of Economic Security regulations.
* Encourage high participation of students and employees in daily activities and planning
process.
* Maintain the facility by keeping it clean, organized & secure. Report problems.
* Maintain adequate resources of supplies and equipment while staying within allotted budget. Maintain equipment in safe working order. Arrange for repairs/replacement.
* Organize daily set-up and take-down of center: lifting/moving tables, chairs & boxes.
Pre-employment Requirements:
* Submit names, complete addresses and phone numbers of references.
* Submit proof of negative TB/Tine test and MMR Immunization or inoculation.
* Must undergo City FBI fingerprint check and Everify.
* Must possess DPS fingerprint card.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must complete DHS directorship papers
Additional Requirements:
* Must be available for additional hours on “early release” days and early release week.
* Must be CPR/1st Aid certified within 30 days of hire Must purchase staff polo shirts & attend paid new employee orientation.