Summer Camp Director - Little Rock presso Pediatrics Plus Website

Do you have a heart and passion for leadership?  Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.  We are currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of Summer Camp Director!  The Summer Camp Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Summer Camp program, building Pediatrics Plus culture, and ensuring excellence in classroom management.  They support the management of team members, maintenance of all state-mandated guidelines, and all health and safety aspects of the developmental preschool. This includes behavior support and coaching staff as needed.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Company Discounts & Incentives

What you will do:

• Understand and actively lead the company mission through daily interactions with the Pediatrics Plus team, students, and parents.
• Ensure the Pediatrics Plus culture is reinforced in all decision-making for Summer Camp.
• Promote culture development and Summer Camp through being visible daily to all staff. Office time should be limited as the Director spends most time present in the classrooms and hallways.
• Lead and model classroom management, the use of classroom structures and routines, engagement, and promote the health and safety of students for optimal learning opportunities within the classroom.
• Implement behavior management through modeling and coaching with appropriate use of supports and de-escalation strategies. Oversee Classroom Behavior Support Specialist if applicable.
• Oversee classroom schedules for classrooms, lunches, and recess; and modifies as needed.
• Oversee the direction of Summer Camp, specifically regarding the camp being therapeutically/developmentally focused; a collaborative environment between teachers, therapists, and other team members; and with a high priority placed on family engagement and involvement.
• Develop Individual Treatment Plans as needed and monitor each ITP for progress and goal management.
• Oversee the provision of Habilitative Services in the classroom and supervise the direct care provided to EIDT recipients.
• Lead and hold team members accountable for following the Pediatrics Plus Employee Handbook, Pediatrics Plus Preschool Teacher Employee Handbook Supplement, Pediatrics Plus Therapist Employee Handbook Supplement, Therapist Summer PRN Manual, Therapist Operational Manual, performance expectations of individual job descriptions, and all regulatory boards.
• Greet team members as they arrive as well as end of day face-to-face check-in.
• Participate in daily huddle with leadership team to determine priorities and updates based on time of day.
• Complete all paperwork processes and system processes required by the Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead for efficient site insight.
• Collaborate with Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead for enrollment and overall efficiency of all programs at site.
• Collaborate with Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead for caseload management and overall efficiency of therapeutic processes, including monitoring caseload coverages. Monitor prescriptions and treatment documents.
• Assist in the enrollment and discharge process as directed by the Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead.
• May assist in one-on-one meetings with team members as led by Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead.
• Collaborate with Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead for coaching and disciplinary action as needed.
• Participate in one-on-one meeting with their leader.
• Maintain quality assurance measures as provided by Pediatrics Plus administration.
• Plan and execute All Staff meetings (1x/week), team debriefs (2x/month or more), administrative meetings, and individual meetings as indicated for communication and sustained excellence in classroom performance. Agendas are saved and reported per protocols.
• Assure all weekly classroom and therapy billing is locked per established timeline.
• Assure that all Individual Classroom Treatment Plans are completed in entirety each week.
• Complete monthly expense report and follows established budget parameters per Pediatrics Plus protocols.
• Manage preparation for and follow up for all audits conducted by any auditing body including DHS Childcare Licensing, local fire department, local health department, AFMC, and DHS EIDT Health Department.
• Ensure that all human resource functions (payroll, time-off requests, worker’s compensation, leaves of absences, and any needed paperwork) are completed accurately and timely and adequate communication is maintained with the Human Resources Department and Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead.
• Answer questions regarding classroom and therapy requirements, protocols, and Pediatrics Plus policies and procedures.
• Communicate with staff concerning classroom information, therapy caseload changes, and prescription updates.
• Ensure that all activities for the day have been prepared and were completed in the classrooms.
• Ensure that the playground is safe and ready for students each day.
• Ensure that the buildings and supplies are respected. Oversee daily cleaning, building maintenance, and maintains open communication with the building supervisor.
• Oversee camp set up and break down for appropriate documentation and organization of materials and paperwork.
• Actively lead in culture and team building events and company initiatives.
• May assist with recruitment and/or marketing events, as needed and/or requested.
• Be available to parents and staff as Involves the Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead with any appropriate concerns. Lead meetings as needed for these groups.
• Gather information required during inquiry when receiving complaints or concerns. Elevate complaints and concerns appropriately.
• Report items to be repaired or items of concern to the maintenance list or IT support as needed. Report this to the Summer Camp Clinical Line Lead.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
• Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
• Computer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to represent the company in a confident, persuasive, and positive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• In-depth knowledge of operational, clinical and referral development systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization.
• Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child or Youth Development, or a related field; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field, plus four years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Out of School Time Credential; or
  • Associate degree in Early Childhood, Youth or Child Development, or a related field, plus six years of experience in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education; or
  • Eight years of experience in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and completion of one of the following within two years of employment:
    • Child Development Associate Credential; or
    • Out of School Time Credential; or
    • Director’s Credential or the equivalent; or
    • Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Proven leadership experience, preferred.
• Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) qualifications. Requirements are:
  • Licensed as a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Developmental Therapist; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree and at least one of the following:
    • Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education certificate; or
    • Current Child Development Associate’s certificate; or
    • Current Birth to Pre-K credential; or
    • Documented experience working with children with special needs and twelve hours of completed college courses in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.