Latchkey Director

Position Summary: The Latchkey Director will oversee and implement all activities of the Latchkey Program by organizing and managing on site activities for effective daily operations, supervising staff and helping with administrative tasks.Essential Responsibilities:Arrange and institute activities for Latchkey children.Oversee all Latchkey staff.Handle discipline problems along with assistants.Secure, arrange and make sure that snacks are distributed; also prepare a weekly/monthly cycle of planned snacks and give to Community Center Director (CCD) forPrepare monthly schedule with planned activities and submit to CCD forMake sure all children are properly transported to school.Along with van/bus driver, handle discipline problems that occur on the van/bus.Collect fees from parents, give receipts, and maintain up to date records of transactions.Report to CCD any/all problems collecting fees from parents.Record monthly statistics and turn them in to the secretary.Submit to front office, names, addresses and phone numbers of all children enrolled in program; Keep information given to front office current, i.e. drop/add.Attend all staff meetings.Organize weekly Bible activities.Responsible for any correspondence that must be sent out to parents. All correspondence must be approved by CCD or Corps Officer.Perform other duties as assignedQualifications:Must be on site for all morning/afternoon Latchkey hours; must be on site for all in-service days.Must meet all Michigan Family Independence Agency guidelines for Childcare Center Care Givers.Must exhibit a desire to provide a consistent quality program for grade school age childrenEducation/Experience: High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Two (2) years' or more of childcare experience.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Basic bookkeeping / accounting skills to maintain records of payments receivedComputer Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office 365Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePointWillingness to learn new software as neededCertificates and Licenses: Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as neededMust have and maintain a current valid chauffer's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR),or gain the chauffer's endorsement within 30 days.The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:Health Care Benefits which include:MedicalDentalVisionHearingFlexible spending accountsAFLACVoluntary life insurance benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability optionsPet InsurancePension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employmentThe Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.Employee DiscountsPaid Time Off which includes:Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.Birthday off with pay. Paid holidays are effective immediately.The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Created: 2024-11-08