Director of After School Program, full-time

Position title: La Escuelita Learning Hub Director – FULL TIME

Position description:

La Escuelita Learning Hub, a ministry of Beechmont Presbyterian Church (BPC) and Ministerio Presbiteriano Hispano/Latino de Preston Highway (PHLMPH, its acronym in English), is an after-school and summer program for immigrant families where their children receive academic and social support and are cared for emotionally, academically, spiritually, and physically. The program also provides intensive family support and services. La Escuelita Learning Hub is staffed by a community of volunteers, including a social services/sustainability advisor and a cultural advisor, as well as a paid administrative assistant and drivers who transport the children to and from the program that meets principally at BPC.

The director will be responsible for planning and overseeing a program that exemplifies Christian love and compassion, using a trauma-informed approach and cross-cultural sensitivity, to provide the following supports to the students: academic and ESL/EAL support, a listening ear, and enrichment activities such as music, parties, games, outdoor recreation, arts, and crafts. While the intent is to garner additional funds to continue the position, this is initially a one-year, full-time, 40-hour-a-week position which pays $22/hour and follows the public-school academic year and summer schedule*. We will work with the candidate to ensure that basic health insurance coverage is in place. The coordinator will be a BPC employee and be under the supervision of La Escuelita Learning Hub Committee. * The summer schedule is TBD by JCPS but is generally full time for 1 month.

Essential position tasks and responsibilities:

1) Work directly with children and volunteers from 3:15 PM until 6:45 PM Mondays through Thursdays to implement the after-school program (14 hours/week).

2) Provide administrative and program management following established guidelines, which include Mid Kentucky Presbytery’s Boundary Guidelines. This includes:

· Recruiting, scheduling, training and supervising administrative assistant, drivers, and volunteers, supervision of maintenance/management of a potential vehicle, and holding monthly meetings with volunteers (12 hours week average).

· Attending and providing a report at monthly meetings of the La Escuelita Learning Hub Committee, which will provide supervision, guidance, and support. This committee makes high level decisions including the development of a strategic focus and assuring that the program effectively uses assets, advances its mission and adheres to regulations/guidelines. The coordinator will also attend BPC Session meetings as requested (1 hour/week average).

· Creating the conditions for fundraising leadership and ensuring funding is in place to execute the budget. This includes seeking funding opportunities, grant writing, speaking with donors, and attending events (6 hours/week average).

· Providing family support, with the assistance of volunteers, by connecting students/families to community services and JCPS (7 hours/week average).

The director will receive support from:

· The Administrative Assistant who provides administrative support by completing tasks designated by the director (3 hours/week average).

· The Social Services Advisor who volunteers at least 20 hours/month on agreed upon tasks, to provide social services for children and families, and advises on funds development.

· The Cultural Advisor assists in engaging in culturally sensitive interactions with students and their parents and co-planning social/educational activities with children’s families every 6 weeks.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Fluency in Spanish and English.

· Experience in exuding authority and garnering respect with children who present challenging behaviors.

· Ability to be a patient, consistent, caring, and trustworthy leader and role model.

· Ability to effectively manage/administer a program that demonstrates equity.

· Cross-cultural experience and willingness to learn the cultures of our students, and how to interact positively with families who have experienced trauma.

· Ability to organize/supervise ESL/EAL programs, academic support, and enrichment activities.

· Ability to cultivate funding partnerships and raise funds.

· Ability to supervise and train a team of volunteers.

Desired:

· Professional training in a human service field i.e. education, pastoral ministry, or social work.

· Experience in teaching or tutoring in ESL/EAL programs.

· Ability to drive students when needed; adequate insurance & driver’s license required; mileage will be covered.

Beechmont Presbyterian Church is committed to not only being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. Government, but is also committed to gender and sexual orientation inclusion. Candidates from communities in the global south and other historic communities of color with languages other than English are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates please send resumes and contact information for three references, one personal and two professional, to Daniela Gutierrez danielagutierrezfolch@gmail.com and Debbie Braaksma debbie.braaksma@outlook.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Weekdays

Work setting:

• In-person

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40214 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person