Oasis Program Director

About The Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic and ethical Oasis Program Director in Westerville, Ohio. The award‑winning, top‑performing charter school serves Northeast Columbus communities with a well‑rounded, college‑prep education. Offering a full K‑12th grade educational experience, Cornerstone’s program emphasizes art, music and STEM. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff, the school has a wide range of specialty classes, clubs, sports and activities. Cornerstone Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014. Performance Responsibilities Planning and executing an after-school program in line with the Charter Schools' educational goals and beliefs. Establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. Overall supervision of children enrolled in OASIS as well as, assigned primary care group. Establishing a positive, well‑run and purposeful program responsive to the children's and parent's needs. Supervising a staff up to five and insuring licensing compliance and program quality. Assisting with the training and orientation of OASIS staff. Acting as a resource person for OASIS staff. Planning and implementing special activities for the program. Planning monthly snack menus that are well balanced, nutritious, and appetizing and comply with state licensing and USDA requirements. Enrolling children. Keeping records system accurate and current including children's records, billing and attendance records and staff time sheets. Informing parents of account balances. Administering first‑aid. Keeping parents informed by communicating effectively and on a continuous basis. Being assertive, but not aggressive in dealing with children's behavior. Maintaining confidentiality. Keeping the program space neat and organized. Decorating the area in keeping with children's interests and creations. Coordinating purchases with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and maintaining the inventory of supplies and equipment. Attending staff meetings, in‑service training and workshops. Insuring safety compliance for children and employees. Keeping the CAO informed of all relevant information. Qualifications Required Educational/Experience Background: CDA (Child Development Associate) or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university including 30 hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. Preferred Educational/Experience Background: Bachelors degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, or the human services field and one-year experience working with school age children. Preferred work experience includes management or supervisory duties. Knowledge of children's physical, emotional and developmental patterns. Knowledge of general learning theories and curriculum development alternatives. Demonstrated professional skills in the area of curriculum planning, in‑service staff training, program goal setting, lesson plans and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children. Sensitivity to the individual and group needs of children. Sufficient maturity and good judgment to function in a crisis situation. Sensitivity to the individual needs of parents. Ability to communicate effectively with parents. Ability to supervise a staff of up to five. Ability to evaluate staff on a regular basis (once every 9 months). Ability to administer a program and budget of relative scope and complexity. About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing, public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick‑and‑mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under‑resourced communities. We Offer the Following Benefits Compensation The salary range for this position is $40,000‑45,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Life Benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health Benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short‑term disability insurance Voluntary long‑term disability insurance Career Benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. 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