EDMO is a national education nonprofit that has been cultivating curious, courageous, and kind kids since 2004. Our award winning camps, classes, tutoring programs (and more!) are designed to engage kids' minds and bodies. Whether in person or online, all EDMO programs are hands-on, interactive and fun, unlocking the inner scientist, artist or coder in every child. At EDMO, we celebrate getting messy and making mistakes while encouraging creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Central to our mission is our commitment to providing equitable access to our programs regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Visit edmo.org to learn more.

At EDMO, staff members spend their time connecting with kids, honing leadership skills and making a real impact - all while rocking wacky costumes and getting pied in the face! Our positions offer a unique opportunity to help kids uncover hidden talents, while pursuing your own personal and professional goals and passions. 

The Site Director is responsible for overseeing all things pertaining to their assigned comprehensive after school program. From pre-season training, to in-season program management, staff coaching and student and parent interactions, they manage every aspect of day to day operations. The program rotations are snack, outside play, an hour of homework help, and an hour of a STEAM activity.

Main duties include:

• Participating in any program training, professional development, or in season meetings

• Managing all aspects of daily operations for your site

• Training, and managing a team Instructors

• Managing host location relationships and specifications

• Providing high caliber customer service by anticipating and addressing any kid, staff or parent challenges and/or concerns

• Communicating with parents as needed, to make sure they are up to date on what their kids are experiencing at your program

• Ensuring all staff, children, and parents are safe and have a positive experience in our program - this includes diligently following all EDMO Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions

• Setting up and packing up your program, making sure that all needed materials are received and that anything necessary is returned at the program’s closure

• Exhibiting the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social emotional learning (SEL) skills of empathy, responsibility, initiative, collaboration, problem solving and emotion management, while also reinforcing these qualities in staff and kids

Reports to: Region Manager

Manages: Instructors

If you are missing any of the qualifications listed below, please don't be discouraged! We are ready to train and be flexible for the right applicant. Please still apply if you are enthusiastic about this work and think you would be a strong fit.

Preferred qualifications are:

• Bachelor's Degree in education or a related course of study  

• Experience working with youth of all ages 

• Past involvement/experience in an after school environment as staff (or as a student!)

• Experience hiring and managing a team of employees

• Experience (and a love for!) working with kids

• High sense of responsibility and dependability 

• Experience talking and interacting with parents

• Skilled in problem solving, multi tasking, creativity and flexibility 

• Experience facilitating groups of children and/or working youth programs with proven classroom management

• A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs in your back pocket is a PLUS!

• Willingness to wear a mask and be meticulous about diligently following all EDMO Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions as it pertains to matters of safety

CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the full time start date. Certification must include an in-person CPR component. If you are not already certified, some compensation will be available.

District Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have passed the County Aide Proficiency test OR have 48 college units OR have an AA degree or higher or agree to take our Instructional Assistant Exam

THIS PROGRAM IS AT MINNIE CANNON ELEMENTARY IN MIDDLETOWN

Full time position through the school year: This is a seasonal position beginning in August and running through the end of the school year (additional full time positions over the summer are also available)

Training starts: ASAP

Program starts: Sep 6th

Hours: 9:30 am-6:30 pm

Salary Range: $26 - $27.50/hr - DOE

Must be up to date on COVID-19  vaccines to work

For in-person programming: To ensure the safety of everyone in the EDMO community, we will be following all local and state COVID-19 policies as they evolve. Our safety measures include health monitoring, diligent cleaning, masks, and social distancing. Visit our website to read the full list of protocols and to follow any adjustments as circumstances require.