About this role
Assistant Director for Crestwood's Aftercare and Summer Program Part-Time position. Will assist the Aftercare and Summer Program Director with the following: Program Operations
• Oversee daily afterschool operations
• Help create and maintain the daily schedule
• Coordinate student arrival and dismissal
• Ensure classrooms are left clean and organized
• Open/close the program when assigned
• Handle unexpected situations and staffing gaps
• Make sure program policies and procedures are followed
Student Supervision & Behavior
• Monitor student safety and well-being
• Help manage student behavior
• Implement behavior expectations and consequences
• Help resolve student conflicts
• Document significant behavior incidents
• Build positive relationships with students
• Identify students who may need additional support
Staff Responsibilities
• Help train new afterschool staff
• Assist with staff orientation
• Create or help create staff schedules
• Help ensure staff are actively supervising students
• Coordinate substitute coverage
• Recognize and encourage staff
Enrichment & Activities
• Coordinate enrichment classes
• Assist with creating the enrichment schedule
• Assign classrooms/spaces for activities
• Make sure instructors have needed supplies
• Develop activity plans
• Coordinate special programs and clubs
• Organize hands-on activities
• Monitor the quality of enrichment programming
• Gather student/parent feedback
• Plan special activity days and events
Classroom & Facility Management
• Coordinate classroom usage
• Create a room-use schedule
• Make sure spaces are appropriate for activities
• Check classrooms after use
• Monitor supplies and equipment
• Report facility issues
• Make sure shared spaces are respected
• Maintain an organized supply area
Parent & Family Communication
• Communicate program announcements
• Help with registration questions
• Assist families with schedule changes
• Handle parent complaints professionally
• Send reminders about activities, payments, deadlines, etc.
• Build positive relationships with families
Administrative Duties
• Maintain student attendance records
• Help with enrollment
• Maintain student information
• Track permission forms
• Organize program paperwork
• Assist with billing/payment questions
• Prepare reports for the director
• Help develop program policies
• Help maintain a positive relationship between the school and afterschool program
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
• Assist with emergency procedures
• Maintain awareness of allergies and medical alerts
• Make sure staff know emergency protocols
• Assist with incident reports
• Coordinate emergency communication
• Check that first-aid supplies are available
• Participate in required safety training
Special Events & Programs
• Plan holiday events
• Coordinate themed weeks
• Organize summer programming
• Plan field trips
• Coordinate guest speakers
• Plan student showcases
• Coordinate camps and special activities
• Develop competitions, challenges, and enrichment events
• Coordinate end-of-year celebrations