Site Director of Altgeld-Murray

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child – mind, body and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christ-centered, people-focused and results oriented. While loving and nurturing, By The Hand has a strong results-orientation, a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can all continue to learn and grow.

Joining By The Hand’s incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. You’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories; helping students soar to success in their academic performance, practice personal accountability and, even more importantly, grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus. 

By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Individuals employed at By The Hand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the following responsibilities: sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 per year

Overview of Position 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Programming and a member of the E.O.S Programming Team, the Site Director is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day programming and operations of a specific By The Hand Club location through developing and managing their staff. This position requires a self-motivated and focused leader with a desire to serve youth in underserved neighborhoods with the ability to lead up to 400 students. This position supervises the Assistant Site Directors, Site Administrator Enrollment Specialist (SAES), K-6th grade Cohort Liaisons/Team Leaders, and Front Door Coordinators.

Spiritual Requirements

• Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.

• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.

• Shows by example, the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.

• Leads a team devotional on a regular basis and participates in weekly team prayer.

• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires. 

• Works with staff and members of the EOS Leadership Team to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further By The Hand’s religious purpose and freedom.

Role Responsibilities 

• Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation. 

• Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior. 

• Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy. 

• Participates in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual review meetings. 

• Creates a culture in which people are encouraged and held accountable for their spiritual growth. 

• Interviews potential hires and provides a structured onboarding process. 

• Develops, trains, and manages staff and conducts weekly check-in meetings. 

• Meets overall targets for achievement with an emphasis on academic progress, attendance, and retention for all students. 

• Ensures staff are utilizing the Student Behavior Policy when students need redirection. 

• Responsible for submitting monthly expense reports and monitoring the financial statements to stay on budget. 

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with principals/administrators at partner schools.

• Reviews, tracks, and approves staff paid time off (PTO) and hours. 

• Maintains enrollment at full capacity throughout the entire year. 

• Holds team leaders accountable for attendance, enrollment, programming, and home/school visit metrics. 

• Maintains consistency among the staff’s programming practices, classroom effectiveness, and expectations for student success. 

• Manages site programming schedule and monitors staff compliance. 

• Effectuates all safety protocols at the site. Makes certain that all Child Protection Policies, Emergency Procedures, and Disciplinary standards are being followed. 

• Provides support during normal programming hours to staff, handles discipline issues as needed, and ensures facility/classrooms/team leaders are prepared. 

• Communicates with the Director of Facilities for building repairs, housekeeping, and safety needs or concerns. 

• Works to ensure all volunteers feel welcome and are utilized fully. 

• Oversees community partnerships and attends neighborhood meetings. 

• Performs all other duties as required and assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• This position requires a Christ-like servant leader who has a sense of calling and models Biblical principles. 

• Passion and commitment to urban student transformation, confidence to lead in a challenging situation, and belief that all children can learn. 

• Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence. 

• Ability to work both as a team player and independently. 

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task well. 

• Outstanding time management and communication skills. 

Education and Experience 

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, i.e., education, ministry, social work, psychology, counseling, or business. 

• Five plus years of professional work experience. 

• Three plus years of experience managing others. 

• Spiritual maturity and the experience of discipling others. 

• Experience working with youth and/or families in an urban context is preferred.

• Spanish speaking required (North Austin site only). 

• Experience using Google Suite products, Google Drive, and communication apps. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopies and filing cabinets. This job is not a virtual job, but it requires in-person attendance as agreed upon by your immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands 

The employee is regularly required to speak and listen. This role may require you to move equipment between rooms and/or locations and lift up to 50 pounds. Periodically has to travel to other organizational sites for meetings and training.

Disclaimer 

The duties and responsibilities described are not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform. The employee may be required to perform additional functions as necessitated by business demands. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employment with By The Hand Club For Kids is at will, and the employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

By The Hand Club For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. By The Hand does not unlawfully discriminate against any protected classes. As a ministry, By The Hand is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion in our screening and selection process. By The Hand is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates with a disability, absent undue hardship. An employee or applicant who believes he or she has a disability and may require an accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or call 773-854-4176.