Education Specialist

FUNCTION:

To provide oversight and support to the after-school program, summer enrichment program and children at The Salvation Army of Northern Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Program area in an attractive and current manner that reflects programming and the season
• Visitations to local schools and provide mentoring to children
• Spearhead licensing process for ASP & SEP through Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Remain in compliance with Kentucky Child Care Standards of Practice
• Support outreach/evangelistic opportunities
• Report statistics to Corps Officers and DHQ (Program Department)
• Connect after school and summer enrichment program families to corps ministries
• Plan family activities to bridge community to corps programs for children
• Provide oversight to premium after school program ensuring compliance with local and state requirements
• Provide oversight to premium summer enrichment program ensuring compliance with local and state requirements
• Maintain kitchen and feeding program recording to health department standards
• Receives and maintains food inventory for meals / menu assisting with the preparation of menus and serving of meals
• Ensure the after-school program meets the program standards set forth by DHQ
• Schedule staff, approve vacation leave requests, process time sheets for ASP/SE staff
• Develop relationships with parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to enable better service to children
• Establish relationships with outside agencies for referrals or program support
• Create and adhere to balanced program budget
• Collect and record payments and late fees for programs
• Oversee program staff and plan programming that meets DHQ, United Way and grant requirements
• Attend necessary trainings to maintain compliance for feeding program with Food Bank
• Provide good stewardship to building, resources and equipment
• Promote the programs with a focus on recruiting and building attendance
• Create and adhere to forms, charts, flyers, applications & documents for both Programs with approval from CO
• Serve as a point of contact for community partners and agencies as well as for parents in a manner that is representative of The Salvation Army and that promotes the programs
• Responsible for program administration to include: assures and receives payments from parents including the processing of voucher payments; maintains files and records of participants including application, permissions, releases, attendance and emergency contacts in accordance with TSA policy & procedures and local laws; and generates monthly statistical and narrative reporting associated with the program, its resources and activities
• Manage child safety and welfare by acting as Lead, monitoring program activities and behavioral boundaries on-site and on field trips
• Coordinate and participate in scheduled activities with children which includes help with homework, recreation, and arts & crafts activities
• Provide lesson plans and daily schedules
• Supervise the After School / Summer Day Camp Assistant ensuring accountability
• Provide oversight and direction to volunteers ensuring appropriate support for programming
• Work with the Kentucky Kares and Volunteer Coordinators to ensure the program has volunteers that are cleared to work with TSA
• Keep CO’s informed and seek guidance related to performance issues

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Must comply with state licensing standards (an Associate Degree or higher in child development/elementary education and/or at least 3 years of experience working with school age children in a licensed center)
• Effective communication skills
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be at Least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a minivan/mid bus
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly; English preferred
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized and able to work independently
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals who possess varying needs
• Must be able to handle difficult situation confrontations in a professional manner
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Must comply with state licensing standards (an Associate Degree or higher in child development/elementary education and/or at least 3 years of experience working with school age children in a licensed center)
• Effective communication skills
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be at Least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a minivan/mid bus
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly; English preferred
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized and able to work independently
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals who possess varying needs
• Must be able to handle difficult situation confrontations in a professional manner
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army