Traverse City Area Public Schools · 18 hours ago
DISTRICT: Summer Explorers Club (SEC) Program Manager, 40 hrs/week, M-F (site/s TBD)
Traverse City, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21/hr - $21/hrTraverse City Area Public Schools is seeking a Summer Explorers Club Program Manager for their summer program. The role involves overseeing the operation and safety of the Summer Explorers Club for children ages 5 to 12, including supervising program assistants and ensuring compliance with child care licensing regulations.
EducationKnowledge ManagementTraining
Responsibilities
Develop positive relationships with children, parents, staff members, administration, and community members through effective written communication as well as verbal and nonverbal interactions
Support and reinforce the goals of Summer Explorers Club including weekly planning
Trains and supervise program assistants including regular performance feedback
Responsible for collecting weekly payments and past due balances including completion of any necessary child care financial assistance program documentation
Assist Licensed Child Care Director in maintaining MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations
Participate in staff-development and professional development activities as offered (up to 16.0 clock hours per calendar year)
Meet periodically with parents to discuss children’s needs
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe facility / playground at all times
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student and family records and information
Adhere to all TCAPS and MiLEAP Child Care Licensing guidelines and procedures
Implement and enforce TCAPS District and program-level safety standards and behavior management techniques
Administer children’s medication and First Aid as needed, and complete necessary State of Michigan and District-level documentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 21 years of age per MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations
Meets state licensing requirements for School Age Program Administrator as defined by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations
Demonstrated experience in school age programs and/or previous childcare experience
Must have current First Aid and infant, child, and adult CPR training, or willingness to obtain at next available offering
Willing to complete up to 16.0 clock hours of professional development training per calendar year (January 1 through December 31), in addition to new hire requirements as required by MiLEAP Child Care Licensing regulations
Transcripts documenting educational background must be uploaded with application prior to submission
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including sitting on the floor, bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population
Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, parents, colleagues, administrative staff and community members
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s)
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions
Ability to work effectively and efficiently
Must be available to report during the program duration consistent with the program calendar
May require irregular hours to meet licensing compliance and/or professional development activities
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher in a child related field preferred - equivalent MiLEAP Child Care Licensing Program Administrator Credentials considered upon district discretion
Company
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Traverse City Area Public Schools offers a variety of high quality academic and extracurricular programs.
Founded in 1884
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karyn Hertel
Partner In Education Coordinator
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