Job Description: Lucas On Campus Director

Iowa City Before-and-After-School Program Director: Seeking a self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented person to lead and administer a nurturing, child-centered before-and-after-school program at Lucas Elementary School.  Letter of application, résumé, and 3 references due by June 4 to LucasOnCampus@gmail.com.

This salaried position requires 30 to 35 hours per week.  The Lucas On Campus (LOC) before-and-after-school program operates from 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. MTWF.  Thursday hours are 7 – 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.  Between 50 and 70 children are expected to enroll for the 2011 – 12 school year.  The Director also leads one staff meeting per month and participates in one LOC Board meeting per month.

Responsibilities of the LOC Director position include the following:

• Administer program in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Coordinate fiscal management of the program with the Lucas On Campus Board of Directors.
• Supervise program staff through hiring, scheduling, discipline, and evaluation.
• Maintain an orderly physical environment that is conducive to optimal growth and development of children.
• Establish open and consistent communication with staff, parents, the Board of Directors, and the building principal.
• Follow DHS and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program.
• Establish a safe, supportive, and consistent environment that affords respect and fair treatment for each child.
• Plan and conduct daily activities for the program that contribute to the growth and development of the children attending.
• Perform administrative functions, including planning and record keeping.