SPF Kids Care Program Director 

A Springfield Platteview Community Schools Education Foundation Program

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Kids Care Program Director will oversee responsibility for all aspects of the before and after school program consistent with state and federal laws, as well as policies including programming development and supervision, human resources management, revenue identification/budget management, nutrition program guidelines, and overall program integrity.

 

The Director is responsible for hiring and supervising staff, being fully interactive with parents and the students who attend the program, planning and implementing activities for the students year round, handling tuition/billing, processing paperwork and program communication.  

 

Responsibilities expected to consume 40 hours per week. Mileage will be reimbursed at the Federal rate for trips pertinent to Springfield Platteview Foundation KidsCare business. The Springfield Platteview Foundation Kids Care Program Director is responsible for the overall effective operation of the program and may be required to fill in during illness or absence for any reason to keep compliance with DHHS regulations and ensure the success of the program. 

 

Hours are: 6:15am-10:15 am and 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
40 hours per week, split shifts

 

DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS: 

-Must be at least 19 years of age

-CPR trained (or willing to obtain)

-Basic computer skills to include: email, word processing and social media

-Requires fingerprint/background check with SPCS Education Foundation prior to start date

-Must meet ONE of the following requirements, per Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education or child/youth development; 
• Hold a bachelor’s degree and at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education or child/youth development; 
• Have an associate degree in early childhood education, education or child/youth development; 
• Have a Child Development Associate Credential; 
• Have successfully completed six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development. 
• Have a high school diploma or GED and 3000 clock hours of verifiable experience in organized group activities for school-age children