Children's Program Director

Company: The Illinois Association of School Administrators
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse community in Family & Graduate Housing. The Children's Program Director provides meaningful educational experiences for residents of the Orchard Downs apartment community through management of the Orchard Downs Preschool and after school program (https://go.illinois.edu/odpreschool ), and through providing leadership in developing activities for apartment families with young children. PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY: The Children's Program Director provides oversight of day to day operations, supervision of full-time child development staff, and creation and implementation of a program curriculum. Additionally, the Children's Program Director will have the opportunity to interact with a very diverse group of apartment families through the development of engaging activities designed to support residents. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Training and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff and student staff for children's programs.
• Schedule staff coverage for children's programs.
• Conduct regular meetings with preschool and after-school staff.
• Coordinate with staff on preschool curriculum, daily and weekly lesson planning.
• Education and Program Responsibilities:
• Develop and provide programs to meet the diverse needs of residents with children.
• Develop a systematic method of tracking behavioral concerns or problems related to the children's programs and methods for communicating with parents.
• Provide guidance and support to staff, residents, and resident groups in planning and developing inclusive programs to meet the diverse needs of the community. Particular attention will focus on the needs of international residents and families.
• Plan and implement recreational, social, and educational programs and field trips for the children of the Family & Graduate Housing community.
• Collaborate and ensure compliance with the Department of Children and Family Services or other related. community agencies on issues of child abuse and neglect. Provide staff training in this area of mandated reporting.
• Identify and assist in the development of programs and activities that support the departmental and University missions.
• Promote parents' involvement in programs within Family & Graduate Housing.
• Assist with major Family & Graduate Housing community programs that occur throughout the year. Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Develop and operationalize and execute University of Illinois, University Housing, and Family & Graduate Housing programming policies and procedures.
  • Provide administrative coordination of the Orchard Downs Preschool (ODS), and After-School programs.
  • Coordinate America Reads volunteers and other academic support-based tutoring programs.
  • Organize, maintain, and check out equipment and supplies from the Family & Graduate Housing storeroom.
  • Manage and organize the office in the Community Center.
  • Monitor and approve bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
  • Maintain participant files and provide information to risk management for insurance.
  • Develop and maintain the marketing strategy for the children's programs within Family & Graduate Housing.
  • Manage the enrollment and orientation process for children's programs.
  • Contribute to long-range planning for the sustainability of the children's program.
  • Develop and administer program budget for the preschool, and after school program.
  • Coordinate nutritious snacks and meal service, including contract, payment, and ordering.
  • Ensure standards for health regulations for serving meals are followed.
  • Operationalize supply and material purchases.
  • Participate in professional staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
  • Serve on and chair, as needed, various committees on the department and division level. Qualifications Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field, and a minimum five years of experience in children's educational programs or related field is required. Preferred qualifications include a Masters' degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education. Professional experience working with international populations, work experience with elementary and early childhood education and programming, and first aid and CPR certification. Salary/Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience. Eligible for University benefits at time of hire. How to Apply Applications must be received by March 4, 2021. Apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu . If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process: Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application. Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms. Step 3) Upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable) and names/contact information for three references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. --The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify District Name University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Building Name Orchard Downs- Family and Graduate Housing Address 1841 Orchard Place
    Urbana, IL 61801 Phone (217)333-0230 Fax (217)333-0230 IASA Region Illini County Champaign Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category College University Grade Level Early Childhood

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