Latchkey Assistant Director

Job Description

Position Summary: The Latchkey Assistant Director will assist the Latchkey Director in all activities of the Latchkey Program by organizing and managing on site activities for effective daily operations, supervising staff and helping with administrative tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Be on site during assigned Latchkey program
• Drive children to and from assigned schools with Salvation Army vehicles
• Supervise the Latchkey Aids.
• Plan and supervise day-to-day activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding daily occurrences, including injury and discipline.
• Discipline students as needed.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Meet all Michigan Department of Social Services (DHS) guidelines for Child Care Center program assistants.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1 or more years’ experience in childcare

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffeurs’ license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain chauffeurs license within 30 days