The MISSION of The EPICENTER is to Empower people, Strengthen Families and Build a sense of Community and Trust.
Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this role is to provide leadership for The EPICENTER toward the accomplishment of its mission. This position is primarily concerned with developing and casting vision for the Youth Programs at Abingdon/Edgewood. Developing plans and strategies and ensuring their execution, building and nurturing relationships in families within the community, providing high-level program direction, cultivating a healthy culture within the Abingdon team and ensuring its operational success.
Personal Abilities and Competencies
- Leadership Skills: Able to establish a positive learning environment, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, encourage teamwork, model and inspire a lifelong learner mindset
- Committed to Excellence: We do all things with excellence. If we fail to strive for excellence, we often compromise the effectiveness of our mission, so we give our best in all things and hold ourselves to high standards.
- Organization: Skilled in prioritizing tasks, efficiently managing time and resources with great attention to detail.
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and Google Suite.
- Communication: Skilled in written and verbal communication when teaching children, collaborating on tasks with staff, communicating with parents and preparing reports for their supervisors
- Heart for the Community: This person needs to present a positive attitude, care for the welfare of others and value diversity
Job Qualifications
COMAR 13A.16.06.07 Directors of School Age Centers
A. In a school age center with a capacity of 60 or fewer children, the director shall have completed at least:
(1) 400 hours of experience working under supervision primarily with school age children in a licensed child care center, public or private school, or a similar setting; or
(2) 1 year of experience caring for school age children as a registered family child care provider.B. In a school age center with a capacity of 61 or more children, the director shall have completed at least:
(1) 800 hours of experience working under supervision primarily with school age children in a licensed child care center, public or private school, or similar setting; or
(2) 2 years of experience caring for school age children as a registered family child care provider.
C. An individual is considered qualified as a director of a school age center if the individual is certified for kindergarten, nursery school through third grade, or grades 1 through 8 by the Department or by the state board of any other state.
D. If, as of July 1, 2008, an individual was currently employed at a center serving only school age children and qualified as the director of that center, the individual continues to be qualified as the director if continuously employed at the same or at another school age center.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership
- Leadership and oversight of Youth Programs at Abingdon - administration, programs, strategic planning, partnerships & structure
- Lead the ZONE & Camp EPIC Staff members at the Aberdeen/Edgewood Location including 1:1 bi-weekly meetings, staff meetings, operations management and other staff care responsibilities.
- Support Director of Youth and Family Outreach and/or Site Director in special projects/other areas as assigned including Family events & Outreach events that impact Abingdon.
- Foster a healthy culture within the organization.
- Collaborate as an EPICENTER program leader in the development and vision for Abingdon Youth programs, setting direction and mobilizing efforts to accomplish the mission.
Programs
- Cultivate a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of area youth.
- Develop and nurture positive relationships with children, families and staff.
- Manage the Day to Day logistics of the Program (schedules, staffing, coverage)
- Actively engage youth with encouragement and enthusiasm to:
- Recognize their individual strengths and abilities
- Build confidence
- Persevere through challenges and embrace problem solving opportunities
- Value life-long learning
- Make positive contributions in any setting
- Expand and communicate the high quality services the EPICENTER Youth Program offers and share The EPICENTER story with a focus on youth.
Licensing
● Keep “Safety First” as a fundamental value. Make daily observations of the facility to ensure all areas offer a safe environment in alignment with licensing requirements and regulations.
● Provide oversight and maintenance of all on site staff and child licensing documentation.
● Participate in monthly Childcare Director Meetings with MDOE
Embrace and support involvement in Maryland EXCELS program
Primary Responsibilities for the Outreach Coordinator:
This role will work closely with the Director of Youth and Family Outreach to assist with the administrative tasks and implementation of the Outreach sector of Youth & Family programs.
This includes but is not limited to helping coordinate:
- Backpack Blessings
- The Local Link Initiative
- School Partnerships
- Volunteer Liaison for Youth Programs
- Quarterly Outreach Events including parent engagement, Holiday Shop, Sneaker Ball, Easter Outreach & Mother Son Date Knight
Hours/Salary:
Full Time (40 Hours) Salary, Exempt. Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits available.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Hours:
ZONE (School Year) 6:00 - 10:00 AM & 2:00 - 6:00 PM (with some flexibility)
Camp EPIC: 8 Hour Shift between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Select Holidays: The EPICENTER will remain closed and employees are paid regular pay
Sick/Personal Time: Paid sick/personal leave is provided in the amount of 40 hours annually.
Vacation Time: Based on career years
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
