Assistant Program Director - Glen Allen Elementary School

Job Overview

The Assistant Program Director will support the management of the Learning & Discovery Afterschool Program and potentially the Summer Program, guided by the Senior Program Director. This role is vital for maintaining a safe, positive, and enriching environment aligned with the Henrico Education Foundation's mission, policies, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Program Director to oversee operations of afterschool and summer programs, ensuring policy enforcement, program planning, implementation, and staff training/coaching.
• Participate directly in program delivery and serve as a contact point for program staff to support their job performance through training, coaching, and task oversight.
• Assist in developing program lessons, organizing activities, and managing supplies.
• Administer medication to students as needed, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and guidelines from government and local authorities, including VDOE, HCPS, and 21st Century grant standards.
• Under direction of the Center Director, execute staff meetings and daily briefings, administer programming surveys, manage attendance records in Eleyo, and communicate student headcounts to cafeteria staff.
• Conduct safety drills such as monthly fire drills and biannual shelter-in-place drills.
• Maintain up-to-date licensing documentation and prepare for monitoring and licensing inspections.
• Keep comprehensive records on students, including allergies and medications.
• Perform operational tasks like parent pick-up, group assembly, and closing duties.
• Build and maintain robust partnerships with Henrico County Public Schools personnel and other stakeholders, ensuring professional communication and facility use.
• Manage relationships with parents, vendors, and staff, providing timely responses to inquiries and complaints.
• Act as a secondary on-site contact for vendors.
• Promote the Foundation’s mission and objectives internally and externally.
• Coordinate with school staff to align afterschool and out-of-school programs with school day initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must meet or be pursuing Virginia child care regulations for Assistant Program Directors, with one of the following educational combinations:
• Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., elementary education, nursing, recreation) plus six months program experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child-related field with one year of program experience.
• Completion of 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) college credit including at least 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) in child-related subjects and one year of experience.
• Prior experience working with students and in licensed child care or grant-funded education programs.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication proficiency, both verbal and written.
• Dependability, job knowledge, and flexibility in dynamic environments.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Comfortable planning, organizing, leading, and participating in varied indoor and outdoor activities.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds safely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for effective performance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage ranges from $20 to $22.
• Work schedule offers 20 to 29 hours weekly with no weekend shifts.
• Employees with children can enjoy free participation in the program.