Kids Club Director

Overview

The Salvation Army’s South End Corps. is hiring a Kids Club Director
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Location:

1500 Washington St. Boston, MA. Hours/week: 40 hours per week. Exemption:
Exempt. Pay Range: $1,080 - $1,400 per week. Starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications.

The role offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees including paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days), employer funded pension plan, comprehensive health care, eligibility for supplemental insurance (Short Term Disability, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life), Flexible Spending Accounts, and eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Most importantly, the position provides a job with a good purpose.

Program

• Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies.
• Provide monthly statistics to the Early Education Program Manager.
• Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant.
• Ensure all staff interact and communicate respectfully with children, demonstrating an inclusive environment.
• Provide support and resources for staff on program development.
• Implement Salvation Army guidelines by maintaining parent/guardian master file, updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours.
• Focus on special marketing with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department during key enrollment periods.
• Maintain ongoing marketing efforts to sustain enrollment.
• Market the program to the community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers).
• Meet center-specific enrollment targets/goals and maintain active waiting lists to fill slots promptly.
• Review enrollment packets and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment.
• Adhere to state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for health and safety, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files.
• Ensure licenses and permits are current.
• Supervise staff in documentation of accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify the state licensing agent as needed.
• Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect.
• Keep up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings, and ensure staff remain up to date as well.

Hiring

• Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Director.
• Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and process bi-weekly timesheets.
• Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff.

Supervision

• Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations and evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Manager, including development and monitoring of individual goals.
• Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center.
• Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary actions, and, if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines, working with DHQ Human Resources.

Leadership/Team Building

• Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and the whole center staff by meeting regularly.
• Support and sustain positive morale; solicit input from staff and follow up promptly.
• Ensure team members communicate directly, resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip.
• Serve as a role model by sharing a fair workload, including classroom and center responsibilities as needed.
• Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover.

Parent/Guardian Communication

• Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication.
• Be available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and respond to concerns.
• Share resources with parents/guardians through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of…