Director - After School Program

Start Date: July 16, 2024 | End Date: July 31, 2024
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation

Director, After Care Program

Responsibilities

The director will be responsible for and lead the day-to-day organization of the after-school program at Mt Vernon Elementary School, providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children in grades k-5 in a safe and secure environment. The director will be someone who is passionate about all aspects of childcare and education, and able to bring new ideas to the role; has a caring and dynamic approach, as well as, an ability to lead and motivate a range of volunteers.

Hours

School Days from 2:30 – 5:30, Half Days begin at 11:30.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proven leadership and personnel management experience  
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively
• Proficiency with basic computer software and technology platforms
• Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem-solving
• Ability to build positive rapport and relationships with children and families

• Preferred two years of college with a focus on childcare and/or elementary education or a related field
• Experience in a childcare setting, working with youth at the elementary level preferred 
• Must be professional, organized, and courteous  
• Must submit and pass a criminal background check
• First aid certified preferable

Pay Scale

This is a Permanent Part-Time, non-exempt, non-union position.

Pay range: ­­­­­­TBD                 

To apply, please submit an application/resume to the Mount Vernon Select Board at bob@mtvernonme.org, or mail to: Town of Mount Vernon, 1997 North Road, Mount Vernon, ME 04352.