KID’S ZONE SITE DIRECTOR

Purpose Statement

The job of Kid’s Zone Site Director was established for the purpose/s of overseeing the Kid Zone on-site staff and providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for organizing and directing age-appropriate activities for school age students; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

This job reports to Assistant Director Kids Zone

Functions

•   Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of handling emergency situations and meeting immediate health care needs.

•   Attends staff meetings, trainings and special events of program for the purpose of receiving information and conveying information related to program.

•   Delivers  children directly from/to parents, guardians, or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.

•   Greets and communicates with parents daily (e.g. incident reports, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and/or receiving information appropriate to students.

•   Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. toys, games, instructional tools, computers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment.

•   Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

•   Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.

•   Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

•   Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.

•   Regular and predictable attendance is essential for the purpose of providing students with high quality services and instruction.

Essential Functions

•   Organize and monitor appropriate activities (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.)

for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing play and academic concepts.

•   Oversee on-site Kid Zone staff for the purpose of maintaining staff performance expectations and providing effective guidance to students.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and controlling and motivating students.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.   Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities; policies and procedures related to LKZ and LPS; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job- related equipment. Flexibility is required to  work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.     Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working flexible schedule and daily events; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying,  pushing,  and/or  pulling;  some  climbing  and  balancing;  frequent  stooping,  kneeling,  crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired,

Education Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

BIST

12 hours of in-service training per year

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Non Exempt

Approval Date

Salary Grade