After-School Site Manager

Job Description:

A4L is excited to announce the open position for a Site Manager at our arts-based after-school program, A4L Afterschool at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School in Homestead. The program serves children in grades K-5. We seek a vibrant and engaging individual who loves working with children, leading and being part of a team, possesses excellent communication skills, is willing to learn, and values creativity in education. The Site Manager reports to the Senior Program Director and manages the daily operations of the A4L Afterschool program, which will serve 50 students during the school year and may serve students via a similarly-structured summer camp. The Site Manager also works with the school’s administration.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment where a culture of inclusivity is upheld
• Facilitate regular team planning meetings with counselors, security, and instructors
• Supervise program counselors, security, and instructors
• Provide coverage when a team member is out
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including, but not limited to student arrival and dismissal procedures, emergency procedures, behavior and attendance policies, as well as data collection procedures
• Ensure that the program schedule and student-to-teacher ratio is followed
• Communicate with parents and families about program activities
• Coordinate with counselors and instructors to connect families to resources as needed
• Ensure a well-maintained, clean, and comfortable space in which to work
  Serve as a liaison with the school site administration and partners
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with A4L Senior Program Director
• Maintain accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance
• Enter and manage program data, ensure quality and fidelity
• Ensure that assessments are implemented and data is accurately entered
• Manage food and nutrition contracts as well as snack/meal delivery and distribution
• Conduct family orientations, program registration, and culminating events

Qualifications:

• A clear Level II Background Screening
• First Aid and CPR Certification (preferred)
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in childcare, child development, education, arts education, program administration, or social work
• Expertise in child development and program administration
• Experience working with children of varied ages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Superb judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom Pro, and G-Suite
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Location & Schedule:

• A4L Partner Site: Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, 505 SW 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030
• Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00pm—6:30pm

Note: As A4L works directly with minors, background screenings are conducted prior to and during employment

Compensation:

$25 an hour

This is not a hybrid or remote position; being on site is mandatory.

Arts for Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Arts for Learning
Founded in 2000, Arts for Learning (A4L) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts. With the tagline, “All Children. All Arts”, our vision is that Miami’s youngest residents, from infancy through high school, are empowered by the arts to thrive in the world, with knowledge, creativity and passion. A4L serves more than 5,000 children annually through artist residencies in early learning centers, after school arts classes, summer camps, studio programs, and internships in the arts for high school students. A4L’s teaching artists are professional actors, directors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, and visual artists who are committed to sharing their artistry and creative processes with Miami’s youngest learners. In order to ensure the success of the organization, A4L develops meaningful community relationships, understands and appreciates stakeholders’ needs, demonstrates creative problem solving, and leverages data to inform & support solutions.

Arts for Learning’s Core Values
Learning, Meaning, Resilience, Creativity, Integrity, Equity, Inclusiveness