BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Project Director (21st Century)
Department: Programming
Reports To: Director of Programs or Program Director
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Location: Belle Glade Elementary School & Canal Point Elementary School, Belle Glade, FL

• Primary Function: *

Coordinates the delivery of developmentally appropriate instructional programs as prescribed by 21st CCLC agreements. The Director is responsible for managing and leading 21st CCLC Academics and Personal Enrichment activities. The Project Director is responsible for working with the Site Coordinators/Club Directors in assisting with the supervision of the certified teachers. This position provides instructional leadership to the project and manages daily activities at the sites, including staff and participant attendance management. The incumbent will set the performance standards and actively work with 21st CCLC teachers and students to develop and maintain a highly effective learning environment. The Project Director will also work with adult family members and manage regularly occurring family programs in order to engage family members in students’ education. This position will coordinate community partners and contracted services to enhance experiences for students. This position requires skill in planning and organizing services; in maintaining records, preparing written reports, and in maintaining effective working relationships with others. The Project Director maintains positive and engaging relationships with school administration, community partners, and stakeholders. The Project Director will work in collaboration with target schools to better serve 21st CCLC participants and their families.
Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):
Resource Development

• Leverage existing resources, including local after-school enrichment programs, youth development education groups, schools, and resource centers to improve BGC programs and raise the visibility of the organization.
• Cultivate relationships with local youth development and after school enrichment organiztudents, and families.
• Build strategic parerships that bring value and opportunity to the program, its students, and the organization.
• Encourage parents to view the Club as a safe and supportive place for youth to go for services, education, and fun activities.

Program Development and Management:

• Develop, plan, and implement developmentally appropriate instructional programs as prescribed by the 21st CCLC agreements, to meet 21st CCLC outcomes.
• Supervise the on-going provision of services in specific clubs and schools.
• Be responsible to recruit, interview, select and recommend for hire all teachers, enrichment instructors, and other staff assigned to the 21st CCLC program.
• Review and analyze student academic achievement to inform decisions on program quality.
• Compile documentation for evidence of delivery and grant reporting.
• Coordinate and oversee delivery of family programs based on the needs of adult family members and to promote family engagement of 21st CCLC participants.
• Support staff and provide instructional leadership in the specific academic and enrichment content areas.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive staff development plan that supports teachers and facilitates an environment in which 21st CCLC outcomes are met.
• Master an array of tools, including E and student database systems to manage program and participant data, and prepare necessary reports.
• Institute a comprehensive internal control system for all purchases and services.
• Responsible for recruitment of students from eligible schools to ensure that contracted participation levels are achieved.
• Work with CFO in collecting, maintaining information used for preparing financial and activity reports to funders.
• Create and maintain a working relationship with participating school principals, administrators, and the school district to recruit low-performing students from listed feeder schools.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local mandates specific to the 21st CCLC program.
• Maintain an inventory of curriculum-related materials and equipment for the 21st CCLC program.
• Develop an advocacy plan to promote the program, its successes and build funding support.
• Assist in the development of a sustainability plan for the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County 21st CCLC program.
• Supervise the delivery and quality of all contracted services.
• Work closely with Club staff to ensure that 21st CCLC and club programs are blended and implemented cohesively across clubs.
• Ensure that all 21st CCLC staff are trained in the rules of the BGCPBC and can maintain and enforce club policy at all times.
• This position coordinates the delivery of quality family care and ensures necessary services for 21st CCLC participants adult family members.
• Responsible for the dissemination of the 21st CCLC programs to parents, community, and schools.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer) Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
• External: Maintain contact and build relationships with community groups, schools, external staff and volunteers, and others to recruit or to assist in resolving challenges.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching, grant, youth development or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of K-12 public education.
• Experience working with youth in an after-school setting.
• Knowledge of youth development best practices.
• Understanding of public funding, records management, reporting requirements, and budget practices.
• Ability to supervise and motivate students in a fluid environment.
• Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Strong leadership skills (management/supervisory experience).
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening) and strong conflict resolution skills.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong administrative skills/experience required.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving record.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• youth development: 5 years (Preferred)
• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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