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Immediate Opening: Out of School Time (OST) Director Job Description
Out of School Time (OST) Director
• Do you want to help create a more just and kind world?
• Do you believe that diversity is a powerful strength for a school community?
• Do you want to ensure that every student can be successful and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life? You are:
A kind, creative, collaborative, and reliable professional seeking a full-time position to help prepare students to thrive in college, career, and life. You believe that through education we can create a more just and kind world. Your growth mindset guides your perspective, agency, and urgency to make a positive impact in the world around you, and take actions that promote justice and equity in your community.
We are E.L. Haynes.
A learning community where every student - of every race, socioeconomic status, home language, and ability - prepares to thrive in college, career, and life. Together, we create a more just and kind world.
Founded in 2004 and named for the first African-American woman to earn her Ph.D. in Mathematics, the award-winning E.L. Haynes Public Charter School serves more than 1,135 students in grades Pre-K3 through 12th grade. E.L. Haynes operates two campuses in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC, and offers a rigorous educational program designed to prepare students to succeed in the college of their choice.
We believe that our most significant contribution to ending systemic injustice is through purposefully empowering our diverse community- as individuals and as a collective- with the skills and the conviction to be effective leaders for equity.
Our mission of student success is inextricably linked with our commitment to equity and the daily efforts of every member of our community to live our motto-Be Kind, Work Hard, and Get Smart.
We:
• Lead For Equity: We challenge ourselves and each other to interrupt inequities and build equitable alternatives.
• Choose Joy: We find, bring, and share joy in our work every day. We practice gratitude, celebrate wins, and offer praise.
• Achieve Excellence: We deliver high-quality work every day. We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards.
• Own Our Learning: We model a growth mindset for our students. We own our actions, mistakes, and learning. We continually look for ways to improve and produce high-quality work.
• Succeed Together: We value every member of our community and treat each other with kindness and care. We build meaningful relationships with students, families, and each other. We achieve more through collaboration and teamwork. We are different. We are:
• A diverse and inclusive community, with nearly 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
• The hub of the neighborhood. We are a community school and partner with neighborhood organizations to provide our families with comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services.
• A place where all community members have their voices heard in the decision-making process.
• A school where students learn in a rigorous and coherent PK-12 environment. About Our Academic Program:
E.L. Haynes provides a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Our instructional program provides intensive learning experiences that deepen understanding at all grade levels so that every student is prepared to become kind and curious community members, lifelong learners, and leaders of social justice.
Please read more about our academic program here .
Overview of the Role
The Elementary Out of School Time (OST) Director works with the Academic Leadership Teams across our three campuses to lead the Extended Day Program (EDP) and Childcare Subsidy Program at the Elementary School, and Afterschool Clubs at the Middle and High Schools. Extended Day Programs include before school and after school programming Monday-Friday, full day programming, summer school programs at the elementary and middle school campuses, and afterschool clubs (which include partnerships with outside organizations such as Girls on the Run). The Out of School Time Director will report to the Senior Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, and will directly manage the Out of School Time Manager and Out of School Time Coordinator.
The responsibilities of the OST Director include:
Leading, planning, and managing the Elementary School Extended Day programming:
• Plan and develop educational programming that aligns with daytime topics or themes; e.g. unit plans, daily schedule, elective activities, communication to families, showcases of learning.
• Meet regularly with the Elementary School Principal to work on program management and improvement.
• Ensure consistency of school culture across daytime and extended day programming.
• Demonstrate effective instruction to EDP staff when appropriate.
• Oversee the elementary school programming including:
• Implementation of homework assistance;
• Development of after-school electives, clubs or activities;
• Implementation of acceleration strategies for individuals and/or groups of students.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, museums, and businesses that support or enhance elementary after-school programming.
• Support the recruitment and selection process for EDP staff in collaboration with the Talent Team; provide necessary training and support through on-boarding process. Leading, planning, and managing summer school programming:
• Plan and develop educational and recreational programming for elementary and middle school students that align with our academic priorities and student interests.
• Demonstrate effective instruction to EDP staff when appropriate.
• Oversee the elementary school programming including:
• Implementation of homework assistance;
• Development of after-school electives, clubs or activities;
• Implementation of acceleration strategies for individuals and/or groups of students.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations, museums, and businesses that support or enhance summer school programming.
• Support the recruitment and selection process for summer staff in collaboration with the Talent Team; provide necessary training and support through on-boarding process. DC Child Care Subsidy Program:
• Ensure compliance with the DC Child Care Subsidy Program, including staff and student records and facility safety.
• Ensure before and after school programming is in compliance with city regulations.
• Work with families to guide them through the voucher process.
• Conduct interviews and interpret policies and procedures to obtain data for documentation and verification of information needed in determining eligibility.
• Attend mandatory training by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC.
• Lead and collaborate with other team members in preparation for monitoring visits
• Support all licensing requirement activities as set forth by OSSE. Family Involvement:
• Keep parents informed about EDP programming and the progress of their students in EDP.
• Support families as needed throughout the registration process.
• Facilitate the volunteer efforts of family and community members with students.
• Respond to all parent communication within 24-48 hours.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the finance team. Site-level Administration:
• Manage the OST Manager at the middle school by ensuring the effective design and operation of the middle school EDP programs.
• Manage and direct the responsibilities of and the OST Coordinator at the elementary school .
• Managem part-time ES EDP staff.
• Monitor and supervise daily ES EDP activities throughout the building, responding to staff, student, and facility needs.
• Approve hours and time off requests for EDP staff.
• Ensure all ES classrooms are clean and well organized at the end of the day.
• Record all EDP incidents or behavior reports.
• Work with the Elementary School Culture Coach to determine appropriate consequences or next steps for students; meet with students and parents as appropriate to explain the situation and the consequences.
• Accomplish administrative duties, including-but not limited to- organization of classes, attendance entry, handling of incoming forms, supply orders (snack, academic supplies), invoices/payroll, etc. in a timely and effective manner.
• Monitor recess, fieldwork . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 25 April 2024
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