Heritage School Program Director

Position Overview
We are seeking an energetic and passionate Heritage School Program Director to lead and manage day-to-day operations of the after school and summer programs.  The Heritage School Program Director will be responsible for STEM-based lesson planning, maintaining student and staff schedules, managing business finances, recruiting and training staff, and identifying ways to improve as well as expand the program.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Manage and maintain student enrollment schedules, coordinate and facilitate safe student pickup from local elementary schools, and ensure students are picked up from the Center by authorized individuals only
• Responsible for identifying and delivering STEM-based activities that are engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate
• Reinforce and infuse Mandarin learning in all aspects of student interactions
• Ability to deliver, engage, and help students comprehend STEM-based subjects in an age-appropriate manner
• Identify and lead summer camp activities, promote summer program through local channels, determine staffing needs, hire staff, prepare materials, and manage student schedules
• Oversee the organizing, cleaning, storing and replenishing of supplies
• Proactively noticing and communicating concerns to appropriate colleagues
• Being highly alert, focused and taking proactive, preventative measures to keep all students safe
• Create monthly snack schedule, whilst being mindful of student allergies
• Use technology to effectively and efficiently disseminate important information to team members
• Maintain master calendar of daily activities, student roster and staff schedules
• Monitor inventory and purchase snacks and supplies when needed

People Management

• Manage teacher aides and student volunteers including recruitment, professional development, training, and scheduling
• Lead collaborative staff meetings where student and staff schedules, planned activities, enrollment changes and other related matters are discussed and agreed upon.  Create an environment where staff feel heard and safe to share ideas
• Ensure adequate staffing to maintain student safety, student pickups, as well as sufficient support for daily activities

Relationship Management

• Maintain positive student relationships
• Support and uphold classroom management procedures for all activities and transitions
• Be the direct point of contact for families
• Monitor/supervise students during walk from elementary school, at the facility, and outdoors
• Prepare weekly parent communications detailing the week’s activities
• Establish relationships with students and create a safe and inclusive environment.  Help resolve student conflict
• Establish relationships with families to ensure feedback is timely and appropriate
• Meet with prospective families and conduct school tours

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and California Teaching Credential
• At least two years of teaching experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with elementary age children in a classroom or after school program
• Minimum of 2 years experience supervising staff
• Bilingual/bicultural in Mandarin and English (required)
• High level of communication, problem solving, and motivating skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; maintain detailed observations, documentation and record-keeping
• Self-motivated, excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and the ability to work in and lead a team with integrity as well as provide strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Commitment to cross-cultural, multilingual education and sensitivity to community needs
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21
• Familiarity with AB 1207
• Ability to manage and lead staff
• Enjoys working with children and youth development
• Strong communication and social skills with both parents and children
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Day-to-Day Requirements:

• Demonstrating maturity when dealing with children and sensitive issues
• Being organized, task-oriented and meeting deadlines
• Skills in time management and being punctual
• Flexibility and capability to “think on their feet” to find solutions
• Being motivated and interested in investing time and effort to grow with the Center
• Has a sense of humor

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Lift 20 pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Established in 2017, we are a K-5 Chinese learning center located in Albany that offers after school care during the academic school year and day-long camps during the summer.  Our mission is to provide high-quality care in a Chinese language setting focused on teaching children Mandarin and the Chinese heritage and culture as well as furthering their learning of STEM-related subjects.  The owners are Albany residents with children in the local schools and we strive to bring a positive impact to our local community as well as provide an enriching environment for children to learn the Chinese language and culture.