Harmony Elementary - Child Care Director

Harmony Elementary - Child Care Director

Job Goal: To provide a Youth Enrichment Program that effectively meets students' developmental, educational, and social needs.

Job Type: Classified Job Class Code: 7324

Position Type: Hourly Reports to: Principal

Terms of Employment: Compensation will be determined based on 260 days on the Board approved 108 salary schedule. This position requires an 8‑hour workday.

• 21 years of age
• High school diploma
• Demonstrate management skills in record keeping and staff organization
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 pounds and also be able to bend at the waist, kneel and reach above the head

• Organize and implement after‑school child care activities such as arts and crafts, organized games, sports/recreational activities, study time/academic support, music, science, tactile activities, multi‑cultural activities, group topical discussions, quiet time, and modify any and all activities as needed.
• Responsible for record keeping: billing, collection of fees and receipts for payment, multiple receipt forms to bookkeeper, and expenditures; create and implement a balanced budget. Knowledge of Pro‑Care software is a plus. Maintain an individual folder for each staff member that contains a current TB test; criminal records check cleared;
  Central Abuse and Neglect check cleared; professional development training certificates totaling 15 hours annually; individual professional development plan; CPR/First Aid certification; annual evaluations.
• Create a folder for each enrolled student that contains a current signed copy of the contract, copy of up‑to‑date immunizations, medical release form, enrollment card, signed permission forms including but not limited to field trip and waiver and release forms, and any parent communications.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, school personnel, and OCBE personnel. Communication to include newsletters, handbooks, staff meetings, and conferences as needed.
• Provide for the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of each child in the program. Implement and follow the six‑hour Kentucky child care orientation on a daily basis. Adhere to all medication and emergency procedures as stated by Kentucky Licensing and Oldham County Board of Education.
• Follow all Policies and procedures of Kentucky Child Care Licensing and Oldham County Board of Education. Per Kentucky state licensing regulations, create and keep updated a policies and procedures manual, personnel policies manual, and parent handbook.
• Responsible for daily coordination of the program with assistance from school administration.
• Encourage positive interaction between students, staff, and school personnel so the program operates smoothly at all times.
• All other duties as assigned by the Principal.