Job description

Our after-school care program is located at multiple elementary schools within Arlington ISD, all within close range to I-20 in Arlington or Grand Prairie. Our hours of operation are 3:15-6pm or 6:30pm every school day.

We offer tuition reimbursments, a signing bonus of up to $500 after completing 120 days of employment, free childcare for employees, and referral bonuses.

We also offer before-school care at a few of the elementary schools where we offer after-school care. Before-school care 6:30-8am every school day.

Adventure Camp, our all-day care, is offered at one school during most school holidays and breaks and two schools during summers.

Position Summary:

The Site Manager fulfills administrative responsibilities directly related to Tarrant County Kids program development and implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Ensure assigned program meets or exceeds requirements in the Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs as set by the TX Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Utilize agency resources to develop coordinated, effective programs.
• Meet as necessary with parents to explain programs and keep them updated on students’ progress; inform them of their students’ problems, concerns, and needs.
• Coach students individually or collectively.
• Inform supervisor and other necessary staff of problems, concerns, needs, and trends.
• Direct upkeep of program facilities.
• Prepare program reports as requested.

Staff Management: Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned Site Instructors and other Girls Inc. staff.

• Ensure employees comply with the Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs as set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Match employees’ assignments with their skills, abilities, and training, and ensure they fulfill their assignments and responsibilities effectively.
• Encourage staff to be creative and innovative; inspire and motivate them to explore new and different approaches to keep programs engaging and interactive.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with courses in social work, education, recreation, psychology, or sociology; special consideration may be given for equivalent experience and personal qualifications in lieu of degree.

• Knows, understands, and complies with the Minimum Standards for School-Age and Before or After-School Programs as set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Work experience in youth services or related field of at least one year.
• Skill in working with diverse clients, staff, and communities.
• Ability to foster youth participation in program planning, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Ability to develop, implement, and coordinate multi-faceted programs that are responsive to participants’ needs, and interests, and to inspire, stimulate, and encourage creativity and innovation.
• Ability to provide professional references and clear extensive background checks.
• Maintain certification in first aid and CPR, and a current tuberculosis screening.
• Possess reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position requires the ability to operate phones and the physical ability to perform light lifting. This person must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with professionals and program participants. Work is performed in an office or school gym setting. This person may be required to travel to various elementary schools within Arlington Independent School District. Generally, the working conditions have little or no exposure to extremes in safety hazards or hazardous materials.

Hiring bonus of up to $300 total after new hires have been with the agency for 60 days.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask while working onsite or in the office. We offer masks and hand sanitizer as needed as well as all cleaning supplies for the locations.

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years or older? (this is a licensing requirement for Site Manger positions)
• Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Texas Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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