About this role
Qualifications: • Degree preferred in education, social services, or community relations or equivalent work experience. • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, desktop publishing software. • Strong communication skills. • Highly organized with record keeping skills. • Experience working with youth. • Experience with fundraising preferred. JOB GOALS: Oversees the administration and implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE OF: • Current concepts used in learning center for students. • Subject matter and curriculum planning for a student learning program. • Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development. • Principles and theories of parent-child relationships. • Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center. • Principles of supervision and training. • Health and safety requirements of children. • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. • Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior. • Budget preparation and control. • Equipment, materials and supplies used in a preschool children's center. • Oral and written communication skills. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ABILITY TO: • Plan and direct the activities of the learning center for students. • Plan, develop, organize and evaluate learning programs and experiences for the students in a learning lab environment. • Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels. • Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the center. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, students and parents. • Provide work direction and guidance to center employees, volunteers and students. PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establishes an Advisory Council to ensure the accomplishment of the project goals; serves as facilitator of Advisory Council. • Develops after-school curriculum to meet individual needs of participating students. • Identifies and recruits students and families in need of services. • Conducts annual needs assessment and evaluation. • Establishes relationships and community partners and collaborates in the delivery of services. • Provides supervision and leadership to all center staff, including volunteers. • Schedules and coordinates training of all personnel and volunteers. • Assumes fiscal management responsibilities for the allotted grant funds. • Meets regularly with District Finance Officer to ensure compliance with fiscal requirements. • Purchases adequate supplies and materials for Learning Center. • Publicizes activities and benefits of the center of the community. • Attends informational and networking meetings with other community organizations. • Coordinates data collection and record keeping for continuous evaluation & planning. • Provides periodic reports to the superintendent, principal, SBDM Council, and Board of Education as required. • Other duties as required to meet the goals and ensure the success of the 21st Century Learning Center.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES