Before/After Care Lead in Oxford, Michigan at Choice Schools Associates

About Our Academy

Kingsbury Country Day School exists to provide students the time and space needed to authentically develop social, emotional, and academic skills. We are an innovative charter school located in Oxford, Michigan located on over 100 acres of beautiful woodland property. It is the mission of Kingsbury Country Day School to help every child reach their maximum potential through a challenging curriculum and expert instruction, in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Kingsbury is more than a school. It is a community which involves students, parents, teachers, and friends in its decision making, learning activities, and daily life.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.
• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.

• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

Supervising and coordinating activities of employees working and children enrolled in the before and after school care program while maintaining a clean and safe child care facility for the children of the Academy.

What you'll do

General Job Functions:

• Implements the before and after school child care program in accordance with the program and Academy goals and objectives.
• Coordinates, organizes and implements age appropriate activities (crafts, games, outdoor activities), adherence to daily schedule, providing additional activities, crafts, etc., for unexpected schedule changes.
• Carries out discipline according to Academy program policy.
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with school staff including the Principal, secretaries, custodial staff and teachers.
• Keeps a consistent headcount on all children present at site; communicates changes with all other staff.
• Assists in maintaining clean-up schedules including janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the school facility.
• Maintains all supplies, equipment and materials; purchase necessary supplies when new/additional supplies are needed with approval from the Principal.
• Assists in the implementation of breakfast and other required snacks to meet the nutritional needs of children.
• Monitors Child Care Workers to ensure quality of activities and support for program goals.
• Works in classrooms as a Child Care Worker on an as needed basis.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.

Responsibilities When Interacting With Children:

• Consistently demonstrates positive interaction with all children; talks to them and treats them with dignity and respect.
• Consistently demonstrates positive discipline; teaches and redirects rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforces the rules.
• Expresses clear expectations and holds children accountable for adhering to them.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

Responsibilities When Interacting With Parents:

• Positively identifies parents before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them).
• Introduces him/herself to parents and communicates with them regularly regarding program information such as schedule changes and permission slips.
• Communicates on a daily basis regarding the behavior of children. Discusses any behavioral concerns with the parent in a conference, if necessary.
• Encourages parents to participate or volunteer in special events or on field trips.
• Expresses appreciation for parent interest in their child(s) participation in the program.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction, care and conditions of student success.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Assists in observing and evaluating Child Care Workers.
• Plans and coordinates staff meetings to promote ongoing communication.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
• Attends required professional development training and staff meetings.

Facilities & Safety:

• Maintains confidentiality.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the Principal.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintains appropriate staff levels to accommodate children enrolled in the program in accordance with regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Ensures facilities, rooms and play areas are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Reports any safety issues on the playground and in the building to the Principal.
• Ensures that all staff and children are respectful of school property; ensures all school rules are followed.
• Complies with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs’ (“DLARA”) Bureau of Community and Health Systems (“BCHS”).
• Ability to walk, lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, reach and kneel.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
• Experience in a licensed child care setting.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Kingsbury Country Day School (KCDS) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Environmental Model, KCDS is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding environmental schools within the state. The Environmental Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.