About us
Our Savior Lutheran School has approximately 260 students and is comprised of three departments - preschool, elementary, and middle school. Our mission, under God’s direction, is dedicated to the spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional development of God’s children, equipping them to love God, love people and serve in God’s world..
Job Description - After Care Director
Every member of our staff is to reflect our mission and purpose which is to dedicate ourselves to the spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional development of God's children, equipping them to love God, love people and serve in God's world.
Remember, ALWAYS, that you are a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church and School ministry team. This includes not only the time you are on campus but also in the community and on-line.
Accountability
The after care director is accountable to the principal and will report regularly to the principal. The after care director will work as a team member with all other personnel of the school and church especially with the principal and preschool director. Relationships will be characterized by loyalty and cooperation in a common cause and ministry for Christ. A teacher who is given special assignments in the ministry of the congregation is accountable to the board responsible for that ministry.
Qualifications
The after care director:
- Has credentials to be the director in a licensed aftercare program in the State of Florida
- Will hold memberships in professional organizations and associations whose philosophies and beliefs are aligned with Our Savior Lutheran Church's theological commitment.
- Has a wholesome parish viewpoint, exhibiting interest in the total educational effort of the congregation.
- Is an active member of a Christian Congregation who regularly attends worship (this has been defined by the board of elders by at least 2 services per month), Bible class, and Our Savior Lutheran Voters Meetings, serves and/or assists with various ministries in addition to the school's commitment.
Personal Qualifications
The aftercare director:
- Associates closely with God through prayer, study of the Bible, regular communion and church attendance.
- Evidences a lifestyle that reflects a dynamic relationship with Christ.
- Is open minded, tolerant, and happy in outlook on life.
- Projects a professional appearance; including appropriate dress
- Is sensitive to the needs of others, cares about the feelings of others, shows Christian concern for all, maintains confidence, and is respectful to others.
- Uses correct language, is tactful, is courteous, is an effective listener, is warm, and uses correct forms of communication.
- Is physically and emotionally healthy, poised, punctual, and enthusiastic.
- Is able to clearly articulate the objectives of the school; evidences love for teaching children; attends, participates and is visible in church and community activities.
Responsibilities
The aftercare director:
- Communicates effectively with students, commending and reinforcing good conduct and achievement on the part of the children.
- Uses wholesome motivational techniques.
- Uses effective diagnostic and remedial procedures.
- Uses adequate procedures to evaluate student achievement.
- Maintains regular contact with parents about student in the aftercare program.
- Uses Christian disciplinary methods, using law and Gospel appropriately.
- Keeps the classrooms and campus appearance interesting, stimulating, neat, clean, and pleasant.
- Oversees the extended care employees supervision of playground, walkways, lunchroom, and other assigned areas according to safety guidelines.
- Oversees the attendance records for licensing and billing.
- Maintain that minimum qualifications of the after care staff are current.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person