Program Director The Henrico Education Foundation (HEF) plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing high-quality programming for the students attending Henrico County Public Schools. We contribute towards the educational success and well-being of our community's youth. The Program Director will manage the Learning & Discovery Afterschool Program by ensuring a positive, safe, and enriching environment, in accordance with the Henrico Education Foundation's mission, policies, and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the operations of the Learning & Discovery afterschool Program, and summer program, if determined, to include enforcing policies and procedures, program planning, promoting the program, implementing the program, hiring and training staff, assessing risk, and conducting ongoing program evaluation. Plan and coordinator program lessons, activities, and supplies Administer and evaluate programming surveys, as needed Ensure attendance is regularly maintained in Eleyo Provide list of students and headcount to Cafeteria Manager Administer medication to students, as necessary Conduct monthly fire drills; shelter-in-place twice a year (fall and spring) Ensure the adherence to all government, local, and Henrico Education Foundation regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs. Ensure VDOE child care licensing binder is accurate and up to date Prepare and participate in monitoring and licensing visits Provide director program services at designated program Develop and maintain positive relationships with Henrico County Public Schools (principal, administration, teachers), including prompt and professional communication, appropriate use of facilities and storage, and positive collaboration. Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, vendors, volunteers, staff, and community Respond to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Serve as onsite point of contact for vendors Interpret, communicate, and promote the Henrico Education Foundation mission, goals, and objectives to employees and community. Partner/collaborate with organizations whose mission is aligned with the Henrico Education Foundation to meet the needs of community children and families to include the FACE department, CIS, and school PTA programs. Collaborate with school staff to intentionally connect out of school time programs with the school day and/or other school goals and initiatives. Manage staff including training, performance management, coaching, and task management to ensure that they successfully fulfill their job responsibilities; conduct regular Staff Meetings and/or daily huddles Partner with Program Coordinator to ensure programs are staffed to be in ratio Keep accurate files on students (allergies, medications, etc) Ensure that the program operates in a fiscally sound manner staying within standard allotments Support Henrico Education Foundation initiatives to help meet organization goals.
