Dir, Before & After Care

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real-world readiness and preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Director of Before & After Care, you will oversee the maintenance of an orderly, safe, and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, playground, and other designated locations by supervising staff and students during authorized before or after-school programs in accordance with CSUSA policy and established school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Before and Aftercare Program, including:
  • Registration of students into the program
  • Monitoring staff and students
  • Proper student sign-in and dismissal procedures for Before Care
  • Proper student check-in and dismissal procedures for After Care
  • Observing who enters and leaves the childcare area
  • Assisting students with homework
  • Distributing snacks
  • Engaging with students on the playground
  • Coordinating field trips
• Ensures proper infrastructure of the Before and Aftercare Program, including:
  • Verifying background checks and work references for staff
  • Organizing and planning age-specific craft and entertainment programs
  • Purchasing crafts and snacks
  • Organizing and planning Spring/Summer Camp Programs, if applicable
  • Submitting reports and maintaining records
• Oversees finances of the Before and Aftercare Program, including:
  • Planning the budget in coordination with the Business Administrator or Regional Business Administrator
  • Ensuring compliance with the budget
  • Handling money in accordance with CSUSA guidelines
  • Overseeing collection of accounts receivable and NSF checks
  • Maintaining accurate financial records
  • Keeping an up-to-date database of customers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher
• Three (3) years' experience in childcare management
• Special certifications (e.g., CPR training) preferred
• Computer literacy; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Student Information System (SIS)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred
• Requires fingerprint/background check with district prior to start date

Skills

• Ability to lead people and achieve results through others
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; active listening and negotiating abilities; professional phone etiquette
• Proactive, creative, and takes initiative; drives projects to completion with a high level of quality
• Strong customer and student orientation
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, research and interpret records, detect errors, and make corrections
• Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing best practices
• Professionalism and courtesy when dealing with parents, children, and coworkers
• Strong supervisory skills

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual childcare working conditions.

Physical Demands

• Frequent reaching and stretching to distribute snacks
• Frequent bending and flexing of arms and legs to engage in active play with children
• Light work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally (e.g., ice coolers) and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects

This job is non-exempt and subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.