The Salvation Army · 20 hours ago
Kids Club Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$1,080/wk - $1,400/wk
3+ years expThe Salvation Army’s South End Corps is hiring a Kids Club Director. The Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families, and the staff to develop to their full potential while overseeing program operations and maintaining positive relationships with parents and the community.
CharityNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies
Provide monthly statistics and to Early Education Program Manager
Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant
Ensure that all staff interact and communicate respectfully with children demonstrating an inclusive environment
Provide support and resources for staff on program development
Implement Salvation Army guidelines by maintaining parent/guardian master file, accurately updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours
Focus on special marketing, with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department, efforts during key enrollment periods
Maintain on-going marketing efforts during remainder of year to sustain enrollment
Market program to community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers)
Meet center specific enrollment targets/goals
Maintain active waiting lists to ensure that available slots are filled quickly
Review enrollment packet, and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment
Adhere to standards and state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for all of the following areas health and safety conditions, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files
Ensure that all licenses and permits are current
Supervise staff in documentation of all accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify state licensing agent as needed
Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect
Remain up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings. Work with staff to make sure they remain up to date as well
Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee the process of screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officer (s) and Early Education Program Director
Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and processes bi-weekly timesheets
Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff
Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations, evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officer (s) and Early Education Program Manager including development and monitoring of progress of individual goals
Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center
Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary action, and if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines by working with DHQ Human Resources
Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and whole center staff by meeting regularly
Support and sustain positive morale of the staff. Solicit input from staff and follow-up promptly
Ensure that team members communicate directly, work to resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip
Serve as a role model by assuming a fair share of work including classroom and center responsibilities as needed kitchen, substituting, etc
Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover
Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication
Be available and accessible to parents/guardians every day and respond to parent/guardian concerns
Share resources with parents/guardian through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements: Have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology or Child Care, and have six months experience working with school age children; and have six months of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR Have a Bachelor's Degree in any field or an Associate's Degree in any of the fields listed in 102 CMR 7.32 (2) (a) 1; and have eighteen months working with school age children; and have six months administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education; OR Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have four years of experience working with children, two-thirds of which is with school age children and have one year of administrative experience or have evidence of satisfactory completion of at least nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education
Required 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience plus additional teaching experience
Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or its equivalent and CPR
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications and various databases
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices
Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive
Ability to think logically and critically
Ability to envision a project from beginning to end
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
Preferred
Experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study
Benefits
Generous paid time off every year that includes vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!
Company
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a charity organization that focuses on rehabilitation, job training, veterans, and grassroots services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Community Foundation of the Mahoning ValleyTimken Foundation of Canton
2025-07-08Grant· $0.01M
2023-06-30Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Michelle Dressler, MBA
Territorial Finance Secretary (CFO)
Clarence White
Chief Information Officer
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