
District Manager - After School Programs-Huntsville Elementary Schools
- Huntsville, AL
- $58,000-63,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- BA or BS in Education, Business Management or related field preferred. Master's degree or higher is a plus.
- Previous experience in an elementary school setting, school administration, or in a school-age childcare setting is strongly desired.
- Strong organizational, communication, and supervisory skills required, preferably in a multi-site environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
- Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding childcare regulations.
- Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.
- Actively recruit internal and external talent from diverse backgrounds. Manage the onboarding and development of your team.
- Conduct interviews and select appropriate staff members who are passionate about children and learning.
- Build a successful and cohesive team by providing collaborative opportunities, establishing and maintaining good working relationships, and utilizing effective conflict management techniques to accomplish team goals.
- Articulate clear standards and expectations, ask questions actively listen, and give timely effective feedback.
- Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
- Observe, monitor, coach, train, and provide feedback to staff around programming.
- Understand and maintain in-depth knowledge of the current curriculum utilized in the sites.
- Evaluate on a regular basis program quality and progress towards programming goals. Work with Site Directors and Education Specialists on programming enhancements.
- Ensure licensing compliance at all sites according to state regulations.
- Partner with the Regional Director to develop, and implement local marketing strategies.
- Maintain a weekly and monthly financial control system to include a review of enrollment and attendance, payments and deposits, delinquent accounts, and expenses related to personnel hours along with snack and supply purchases.
- Review, monitor, and submit payroll, staff timesheets, expense reports, leave requests, and other employee action forms in a timely manner.
- Recognize parent, school, and staff concerns; develop a course of action to reassure and resolve problems appropriately.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and build positive rapport throughout the community and within the industry.
- Conduct and administer site quality evaluations, surveys (student, parents, school administration, and staff), and other data-gathering research to identify areas in need of improvement and/or to recognize sites/staff who are meeting or exceeding organizational goals.
- Direct community involvement and seek opportunities to serve the community by building partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and businesses.