Afterschool Director

SHADES of Development is a non-profit after school program that provides an adventure based learning-educational program. We operate in 14 schools across Knox County. This job posting is for the Site Director of the SHADES After school Program at Mill Creek Elementary School and Fort Sanders PreK.

At SHADES of Development, the Site Director is the heart of each SHADES of Development program. The quality of care provided to the children at each center is determined by the Site Director. In order to maintain the highest quality program, the Site Director must be knowledgeable and demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and creative thinking skills. This posting outlines the key responsibilities of a Site Director;

however, responsibilities are not limited to this list.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in qualifying child/education related degree.
• Leadership and management experience with the ability to coach staff
• Ability to provide a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate after school program
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in after school settings
• Ability to handle difficult children and parents
• Ability to maintain and monitor program billing and accounting tasks
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with parents and school personnel
• Computer literacy with experience using Google application

• Innovative thinker with the drive and desire to provide an exemplary after school program
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time and tasks effectively – Self-motivated and self-regulated
• Ability to follow through on ideas and initiatives
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Enthusiasm for organizations and its mission
• Professionalism
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and support the management point of view
• Flexibility
• Willingness to seek connections and resources to support the SHADES mission and goals
• Proficiency in computer literacy

• Full-time, salaried exempt position. Starting salary range based on experience and education ($42,360-$45,360).
• Employer-sponsored insurance
• Typical working hours would be from 10:00am – 6:15pm Monday - Friday; however, keep in mind that this is a salaried position that may require altered or extended hours from time to time to attend school functions, meet deadlines, attend training events, or other job related tasks.
• Holiday pay for 13 State and Federal Holidays