Children's Director

The Children’s Director will be responsible for the oversight and implementation of the SAY Yes after school program, AWANA, and Sunday school during the school year and then participate in summer programming for the Center and in areas that have a focus on elementary age children. It will include working with a team to determine curriculum, handling the administration of the programs, monitoring program effectiveness and child progress, recruiting and monitoring volunteers, and fund raising and development. This position is 26 hours a week part-time for the first year.   Expansion and funding of the programs could create an opportunity for this position to become full-time after the first year.

The right candidate will have a background in early childhood education, exhibit a heart for elementary age children, and will derive energy from being around children. He/She will be passionate about teaching young children and likewise possess the skills and talents necessary to help each child learn and grow. The right candidate must be outgoing and a self starter. He/She must be comfortable with the idea of asking people to contribute financially to the programs they oversee, their personal support, and the organization as a whole. He/She must have good organizational skills and be an effective communicator both verbally and through writing. Individuals who are bi-lingual and musically inclined are encouraged to apply.

 

Salary:                 $16,900 (Starting salary with considerations for experience)

Hours:                 Monday 1:30 – 6:30                         5 hrs

                             Tuesday 1:30 - 6:30                          5 hrs

                             Wednesday 9:30 - 6:00                  8.5 hrs

                             Thursday 1:30 - 6:30                        5 hrs

                             Sunday 5:15 – 7:45                           2.5 hrs

Summer Hours:     Will vary based on programs and events

Hire Date:           Immediate

Process:                               Visit our website, www.familyempower.org, for a downloadable application or email human_resources@familyempower.org for more information.