Overview
The Salvation Army’s
South End Corps.
is hiring a
Kids Club Director . Location: 1500 Washington St. Boston, MA. Hours/week: 40 hours per week. Exemption: Exempt. Pay Range: $1,080 - $1,400 per week. Starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications. The role offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees including paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days), employer funded pension plan, comprehensive health care, eligibility for supplemental insurance (Short Term Disability, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life), Flexible Spending Accounts, and eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Most importantly, the position provides a job with a good purpose.
Duties & Responsibilities
Program Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies. Provide monthly statistics to the Early Education Program Manager. Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant. Ensure 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, updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours. Focus on special marketing with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department during key enrollment periods. Maintain ongoing marketing efforts to sustain enrollment. Market the program to the community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers). Meet center-specific enrollment targets/goals and maintain active waiting lists to fill slots promptly. Review enrollment packets and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment. Adhere to state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for health and safety, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files. Ensure licenses and permits are current. Supervise staff in documentation of accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify the state licensing agent as needed. Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect. Keep up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings, and ensure staff remain up to date as well.
Hiring Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Director. Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and process bi-weekly timesheets. Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff.
Supervision Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations and evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Manager, including development and monitoring of individual goals. Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center. Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary actions, and, if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines, working with DHQ Human Resources.
Leadership/Team Building Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and the whole center staff by meeting regularly. Support and sustain positive morale; solicit input from staff and follow up promptly. Ensure team members communicate directly, resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip. Serve as a role model by sharing a fair workload, including classroom and center responsibilities as needed. Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover.
Parent/Guardian Communication Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication. Be available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and respond to concerns. Share resources with parents/guardians through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts.
Qualifications Education Requirements 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 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 listed fields and have eighteen months working with school-age children; and have six months administrative experience or 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 with school-age children) and one year of administrative experience or nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education.
Work Experience Required 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience plus additional teaching experience Experience with Christian Education Programs for school-age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study preferred
Other Qualifications Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or its equivalent and CPR. Strong written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and various databases
Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include 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.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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The Salvation Army’s
South End Corps.
is hiring a
Kids Club Director . Location: 1500 Washington St. Boston, MA. Hours/week: 40 hours per week. Exemption: Exempt. Pay Range: $1,080 - $1,400 per week. Starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications. The role offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees including paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days), employer funded pension plan, comprehensive health care, eligibility for supplemental insurance (Short Term Disability, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life), Flexible Spending Accounts, and eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Most importantly, the position provides a job with a good purpose.
Duties & Responsibilities
Program Ensure all staff implement EEC guidelines, The Salvation Army values, philosophies, and policies. Provide monthly statistics to the Early Education Program Manager. Complete monthly CCFA billing/attendance and submit to Social Ministries Administrative Assistant. Ensure 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, updating weekly statistics, following appropriate telephone protocol, and conducting parent/guardian tours. Focus on special marketing with assistance from the DHQ Advancement Department during key enrollment periods. Maintain ongoing marketing efforts to sustain enrollment. Market the program to the community (e.g., visiting local businesses, distributing flyers). Meet center-specific enrollment targets/goals and maintain active waiting lists to fill slots promptly. Review enrollment packets and center policies and philosophies at time of enrollment. Adhere to state and local licensing requirements and Salvation Army standards for health and safety, nutrition, staff files, qualifications and schedules, staff/child ratios, and children’s files. Ensure licenses and permits are current. Supervise staff in documentation of accidents, notify parents/guardians in a timely manner, and notify the state licensing agent as needed. Follow state regulations pertaining to incidents of abuse or neglect. Keep up to date with KeepSAfe and other trainings, and ensure staff remain up to date as well.
Hiring Recruit staff through outreach to community, colleges, high schools, minority organizations, and local resources. Oversee screening, interviewing, and hiring in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Director. Serve as a center resource for personnel policies/benefits, and process bi-weekly timesheets. Conduct new hire orientation for all incoming staff.
Supervision Ensure implementation of all staff duties as described in their job descriptions. Conduct regular observations and evaluations of performance in collaboration with Corps Officers and the Early Education Program Manager, including development and monitoring of individual goals. Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the center. Utilize progressive counseling, document disciplinary actions, and, if necessary, separate staff in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines, working with DHQ Human Resources.
Leadership/Team Building Establish and maintain team building among all teachers/group leaders and the whole center staff by meeting regularly. Support and sustain positive morale; solicit input from staff and follow up promptly. Ensure team members communicate directly, resolve conflicts, and avoid gossip. Serve as a role model by sharing a fair workload, including classroom and center responsibilities as needed. Implement programs to achieve staff retention and decrease turnover.
Parent/Guardian Communication Oversee ongoing staff/parent/guardian communication. Be available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and respond to concerns. Share resources with parents/guardians through discussions, articles, newsletters, workshops, and community contacts.
Qualifications Education Requirements 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 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 listed fields and have eighteen months working with school-age children; and have six months administrative experience or 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 with school-age children) and one year of administrative experience or nine credits in management or administrative subject areas from an accredited institution of higher education.
Work Experience Required 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience plus additional teaching experience Experience with Christian Education Programs for school-age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study preferred
Other Qualifications Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or its equivalent and CPR. Strong written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and various databases
Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include 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.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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