School Age Assistant Center Director - Weymouth Quincy

South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston. Founded in 1970, we annually serve over 1,200 children and youth age newborn through 18 years in a family child care system, preschool centers, school age centers, middle school programs, a high school program, and summer camp. By investing in school readiness and academic achievement, promoting healthy development and strengthening families, Stars gives children the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Stars is an NAEYC accredited preschool interested in diversifying its workforce and promoting the highest level of early childhood programming to the children and families we serve.

Our Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.
Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

We are looking for School Age Assistant Center Directors for our Weymouth location.

Primary duties include assisting the Center Director in:

• Hiring, orientation, and training center staff. 
• Supervise and observe performance, supporting staff to reach annual evaluation goals. 
•  Serving as role model and support staff to develop strong, positive relationships with each child. 
• Scheduling, planning, and facilitation of staff and team meetings. 
• Supervise and manage morning care program 
• Developing an annual center Action Plan, using program evaluation and youth outcome data. 
•  Maintain administrative records and submit paperwork as required in compliance with licensing and agency standards. 
• Working in partnership with parents, Family Support Clinician, and other educational, health, social service providers to implement team plans. 
• Developing strong working relationships with school principals and classroom teachers. 
• Developing weekly menus that meet or exceed USDA nutritional requirements. 

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in related field preferred 
•  Three years of experience working with school age children. 
• One year experience supervising adults 
• Experience interacting with people of diverse backgrounds 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills 
• Commitment to agencies mission of supporting low-income families and at risk children 
• Must have/be willing to obtain 7D license 

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount for childcare
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

This position reports to the Center Director.

*All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment. 

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.