Empower a team, inspire a community, and lead with heart. We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Director to be the operational backbone of our Kids’ Club, fostering a staff-centered culture where both students and educators thrive. Grandview Heights Schools is looking for an Assistant Director of Kids' Club for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Title: Assistant Director

 

Reports to: Director of Kids’ Club

 

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

 

Terms:  249 Days

 

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director serves as a cornerstone of leadership within the Kids’ Club program, providing the operational backbone and professional standard for daily excellence. This role is designed for a high-level communicator who prioritizes a staff-centered culture, fostering a supportive environment through transparency, proactive organization, and mutual respect.

 

Under the guidance of the Director, you will bridge the gap between administrative vision and daily execution; ensuring that every staff member is empowered, every family is informed, and every student is safe and engaged.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate’s degree in relevant field


• Two years of experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment


• Two years of experience in developing, leading, and supervising a childcare program/staff.


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office equipment and software


• Possess excellent communication, administrative, and leadership skills


• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask when necessary


• Must successfully complete FBI and BCI background checks 


• Ability to drive district vehicles to transport children

Compensation/Benefits:

Minimum salary of $48,000 per year, placement commensurate with proven experience and skills based upon job qualifications and performance responsibilities outlined herein. Comprehensive benefits package included.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

Program Management

• Supervise and direct staff daily in cooperation with the Director.


• Support daily program needs by creating and directing all daily activities, communicating with scheduled staff and families, supporting behavior management and building culture. 


• Assist the Director in hiring practices, including interviewing and onboarding.


• Preparation and communication regarding the daily/weekly schedule, including substitute staff, in coordination with Director.


• Plan and develop a creative learning environment in collaboration with the Director, including ownership of the complete summer program activity schedule.


• Create relationships with local community partners and facilitate in-house presentations and/or activities with the Kids’ Club students.


• Communicate and adhere to the site program schedule and calendar, including the variety of educational, enrichment, and recreational activities.


• Possess knowledge and an understanding of ODE’s school age childcare guidelines.


• Conduct observations of Kids’ Club staff and follow-up meetings with feedback on performance.


• Assist in formal evaluations with the Director.


• Assists new family onboarding through the District-approved childcare program application.


• Assist in maintaining, organizing, and retaining records, enrollment rosters, attendance, contact information, new hire paperwork, and staff evaluations


• Other duties as assigned by the Director 

Communication

• Maintain professional, oral and written communication with parents, co-workers, program director and all school personnel. 


• Availability between the hours of 6:45am - 6:15pm to support the program as needed (i.e. call-offs, vacation coverage, parent questions, and direct requests from supervisor).


• Utilizes the District-approved childcare application for ongoing communication with staff and families.


• Respond courteously and timely to all communication through email, phone or in person, including out-of-program hours for staff call-offs.


• Follows the district training guidelines for confidential information and respects the privacy of staff and students in discussion of non-confidential information.

Student Interaction

• Assists with student needs, responds promptly and courteously to questions from students.


• Ability to provide feedback and support to staff on a daily basis and apply the appropriate classroom or behavior management techniques. Act as a sub as needed.


• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, behavior and positive discipline techniques.

Health & Safety

• Works with staff in immediate response to all injuries, making necessary decisions to administer First Aid, CPR, and/or contact Emergency Medical Service as well as ensuring the notification of parent/guardian and administrator as necessary.


• Provides student care in absence of the school nurse, arranges for ill students to be taken home.


• Assist in family communication and management of on-site safety protocols regarding injuries and incidents.


• Maintains or oversees the successful completion/recording of building crisis plan, emergency kits, fire and tornado drills.


• Abide by all ODE and Grandview Heights Board of Education policies and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all students and staff. 

Training and Orientation

• Must complete all training and certification required by Grandview Heights Schools and as assigned by the director.


• Must be able to create and lead staff orientation and training.


• Assist in maintaining staff training records and requirements.


• Must be able to complete onboarding of new staff members.

 

Grandview Heights Schools is an equal opportunity employer in all areas of employment and promotion.