Position Opening: Kinderclub Director GIA

Kinderclub Director
Kinderclub Program Description

Kinderclub is a program of the Germanic-American Institute. Kinderclub is the before-and- after-school care program for students of the Twin Cities German Immersion School. The school offers grades K-8, and is located at 1031 Como Avenue in St. Paul.

During the School year
Kinderclub operates Monday-Friday, mornings from 6:30-8:00 a.m. and after school from 3:15-6:00 p.m. Once a month on early release Wednesdays, the Kinderclub afternoon program is from 12:45-6:00. On selected school release dates, Kinderclub is in operation 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Position hours: 20-25 hours/week. Flexible days
Starting Wage: $14-$17/hour DOE
Start Date: Training to begin in August, 2013. First day of school is September 3.

During the summer
Kinderclub operates during the summer at the Germanic-American Institute from 8 am-6pm in conjunction with the GAI kids’ language camps. The Kinderclub Director’s hours during the summer may be negotiated with the Executive Director.

Kinderclub Director Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee daily before- and- after-school operations of Kinderclub program, including but not limited to
-train, supervise, and work alongside assistant teachers
-ensure daily classroom order and child-friendly learning atmosphere
-act as primary contact between Kinderclub, GAI, and TCGIS regarding program concerns
-communicate to parents relevant information regarding Kinderclub program and their child’s involvement
2. Payment collection and recording, including but not limited to
-generate monthly Kinderclub invoices
-process incoming payments
-maintain accurate records of all invoices and payments received and forward info to GAI Bookkeeper
-follow-up with clients regarding any billing concerns

3. Teacher Schedule
-create and post in a timely manner weekly teacher schedule
-ensure that each Kinderclub shift is adequately staffed

4. Various Administrative Assistance duties as requested such as
-completing timely background checks for new hires and volunteers
-ordering/procuring supplies
- maintaining student files
-other misc. duties as agreed upon with the GAI Executive Director

The KC Director should expect to work in the classroom a minimum of 3 after-school classroom shifts per week. An additional app. 10-15 hours per week is allocated for administrative duties.

Kinderclub Director Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree
  • Fluency/strong proficiency in German. Ability to communicate well in a German immersion environment.
  • Experience working with elementary aged children in a professional setting
  • Excellent organizational skills; Experience in processing/managing employer-related records
  • Genuine enthusiasm for teaching and working with children
Position Open until filled.

To apply:Send Cover letter and resume to GAI Executive Director Jeana Anderson, janderson@gai-mn.org Include “Kinderclub Director Application” in the subject line of the e-mail.