Site Director (PT -afterschool program)

Location:
Baltimore, MD

School:
SES - Newton Learning

Position Summary:
The Site Director is responsible for establishing strong relationships with principals, teachers, and teacher assistants and managing the operations of Newton Learnings Supplemental Education Services (SES) after-school programs. Additional responsibilities include, oversight of all facilities/building issues and administration including but not limited to management of floor plans, building tours, identifying specific room locations, custodial services, and storage space. Completing local purchases for materials, supplies, and student incentives with Regional Operations Manager (ROM).


Company overview:
Founded in 1992, Edison Schools is the nation's leading partner with public schools, focusing on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development, integrated use of technology, and other proven program features.

Newton Learning is a division within Edison Schools responsible for providing high quality summer and after school programs across the nation. In the 2005-2006 school year, Newton Learning served over 80,000 students nationwide.

Duties:
Ø Recruit and hire teachers, teacher assistants, clerical support and substitutes;
Ø Manage the budget for purchases of materials, supplies and incentive items;
Ø Establish regular staff meetings to convey all after-school program issues including but not limited to class lists, rotation of students, parent newsletter and teacher handbook distribution, daily schedules, program format, floor plans, emergency evacuation procedures, fire drill procedures, illness/injury procedures and employee relations issues;
Ø Communicate staff assignments and rotation to teachers and teacher assistants;
Ø Manage staff rotation according to student enrollment ratios;
Ø Establish and manage procedures for the distribution of materials throughout the program with assistance from ROM;
Ø Determine a system for managing enrollment forms (student rosters, notebooks);
Ø Manage student attendance procedures including but not limited to daily rosters for teachers and teacher assistants for absenteeism, sign in/out sheets, student attendance tracking;
Ø Develop description/format of after-school program; behavior management and student incentive programs with ROM;
Ø Conduct additional recruiting of students with assistance of ROM and district contact;
Ø Determine number of students who will be attending each program and processing enrollment forms with ROM;
Ø Develop and manage parent information communications via newsletter/handbook including but not limited to:
____discipline and incentive plan
____procedures for picking-up students using sign in/out sheets
____program format
____student schedule sample
____school contact phone numbers
____After-school staff listing
____program locations within school building
____dismissal procedures
____snacks
____illness/injury procedures
____hours of program
____days in session
____inclement weather procedures
____late pick-up procedures for students
____late payment procedures for parents

Ø Set-up and attend meetings with principals at eligible SES schools regarding the Newton Learning educational program;
Ø Identify suitable and available facilities for off-site SES program (if needed).



Special Skills/Experience Required:
Ø 2-3 years related industry experience. Prior experience as an administrator, teacher or principal a plus;
Ø Bachelors Degree in education, business, social work, psychology, human/social services preferred;
Ø Outstanding verbal communications skills;
Ø Strong interpersonal/presentation skills;
Ø Excellent organizational and problem solving skills;
Ø Ability to assess and develop program needs;
Ø Working knowledge of various computer software packages and technology;
Ø Must have access to computer with internet capabilities;
Ø Must be available to work after school hours, approximately 2-4 hours on program days for the duration of the program
Ø Can not be a school district employee

Term: Varies by region. 1-5 months depending on program duration.

How to Apply:
Please complete an online application through http://www.edisonschools.com/contact/con_director.html - Opportunities at Our Headquarters



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