AUGUST 27, 2019 - JUNE 16, 2020

TIME: Monday - Friday:  Before Care: 7:00 AM - 8:20 AM After Care: 3:05PM - 6:00 PM

Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We are looking for outgoing, personable and reliable site directors for our school-based programs in the area. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring individuals who are flexible, responsible, and can work equally well with both adults and children.

COORDINATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all aspects of a school-based after-school program
• Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled
• Manage daily operations and coordinate with the school's administration, teachers, and custodial staff
• Organize program logistics, such as schedules, lesson plan collection, snack and space, supply requests, and other programmatic needs
• Build relationships with the school principal and administrative team to facilitate an overall positive after-school culture
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration)
• Ensure that the program operates in compliance with all NJ Office of Licensing and DCF
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance data and meet deadlines for data entry into the database
• Manage Program Staff and promote their professional growth and development
• Assist in training, and coaching of program staff
• Conduct classroom observations; assess and evaluate staff on a consistent basis and address concerns as they arise
• Maintain accurate records for all staff, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation
• Review lesson plans weekly
• Ensure program content supports goals and outcomes
• Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day;
• Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skill and patience;
• Communicate and collaborate with students' families to share individual strengths, successes, and challenges;
• Follow the designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students;
• Gather, review, and use program data for program improvement

EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ability to command respect and cooperation of an elementary classroom;
• Confidence to run a classroom alone;
• A team player who can collaborate with peers;
• Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary aged children;
• Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of two years working with school-age youth, ages 4-12 in a school/after-school setting
• First Aid/CPR certified (we train)
• Must take part in 30 hours of paid professional development
• A current physical exam and TB test are required. 
• All site-based staff must be fingerprinted and background checked

COMPENSATION: $15 - $18 DOE