Extended Academic Success Leadership Academy Program Team Lead

Program Overview:

The Extended Academic Success Leadership Academy (EASLA) of Cheyenne County provides after-school and summer programming for children ages 5 to 12 at no cost to families. The EASLA program also provides a safe and consistent environment on weekdays when school is in session from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. when school is not in session and during the summer months. The youths in this program will have a dependable place to work on homework, socialize with peers, and learn respect for themselves and others while their parents or guardians are often still at work.  EASLA offers enjoyable activities for elementary-aged children, like reading, crafting, and a game room, combined with educational experiences, including homework assistance, building math skills, and strengthening reading skills. At the same time, the youth are engaged in programming activities. The children in this program will have a secure after-school activity to have fun and learn during the gap between the end of the school day and when their caretakers are available during the evenings.

Summary/Objective

Extended Academic Success Leadership Academy (EASLA) Program Team Lead (Director)

Is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling services of the EASLA program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. Under general supervision, the Program Team Lead (Director) operates the childcare program in conformance with institutional regulations and state day care licensing provisions.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
• Formulate the annual program budget and expend funds according to institution and state guidelines; responsible for ensuring that the program operates within the established budgetary parameters; if circumstances cause the budget to exceed or create potential for it to be exceeded, plan and implement cost reduction strategies and arrange for increased funding from sources.

• Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of program team members.
• Ensure that the EASLA program and its program team comply with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Recruit and maintain the program schedule and accurate records on children enrolled, including their development, attendance, immunization, and general health; conduct program registration; and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Prepare reports to Child Protection Services and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for at the college.
• Confer with parents regularly to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
• Conducted marketing campaigns and maintained public relations with parents and prospective clients, universities, colleges, and community colleges.
• Order and maintain program supplies and equipment.
• Develop grant or contract proposals; conduct fund-raising activities
• Assist the program team in preparing, directing the organization, and following up on special activities such as off-campus field trips; assist as necessary with the duties of instructional assistants.
• Ensure that program team problems are resolved; alter policies or procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the program.

Requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;
• Have a combination of education and experience equivalent to 2 years in early childhood management, early childhood education, child development, or other related youth development fields.
• Meet the director requirements stipulated by the State of Nebraska licensing departments.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of state regulations governing childcare facilities.
• Experience in education administration is a plus.