Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation (BBS Children’s Foundation) is a nonprofit foundation that provides motivated students with a quality education and music program, thus giving them the tools they need to pursue higher education and become successful, contributing adults.

In 2013 we completed the construction of a youth center in Ada, Ghana.  We call our youth center a Musical Village because it has after school activities and recreation that a youth center typically has, but also offers instruction in music and dancing.  Currently at the Musical Village 16 students receive after school tutoring and music lessons.  We are in the process of adding new students who have a desire to excel academically and musically.

For more information, please go to our website www.bbscfoundation.org

Job Description
The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for the development and execution of the tutoring, music, recreation and meal programs at the Musical Village.   In addition to the administrative duties, the Assistant Program Manager tutors the students. The position reports directly to the Musical Village Program Manager and supervises the teaching and kitchen staffs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Execution

•   Create a monthly schedule of activities in collaboration with the Musical Village Program Manager and teachers that encompasses academic tutoring and support, fitness and wellness activities, and visual and performing arts instruction.
•   Ensure that teachers, kitchen, operations and security staffs are aware of the monthly schedule and are resourced to support it.
•   Record student attendance, absences and excuses.
•   Tutor the children after school, during holidays and during vacation from school.
•   Accompany children on field trips and supervise long vacation camps
•   Monitor and notify the Musical Village Program Manager if a child’s NHIS expires
•   Instruct children in personal hygiene habits and grounds maintenance chores
•   Submit monthly Student Reports from the MV teachers and the external school teachers to the Musical Village Program Manager and CEO
•   Monitor the health, progress, behavior, needs and accomplishments of each student and immediately report any issues to the Musical Village Program Manager

Relationship and Partnership Management

•   Cultivate positive relations with school administrators and teachers at the schools attended by the MV students
•   Establish parental involvement in areas of special events, daily operations, education, and trips.
•   Identify and utilize community resources, including other schools, libraries, community and local government agencies.

Meal Program

•   Determine balanced and varied weekly menus in collaboration with Matron
•   Estimate cost of meal program and ensure that Matron is staying within the budget
•   Ensure the children receive their daily food on a timely basis and that the food is prepared and served under hygienic conditions

Location
Position is on site at the Musical Village in Ada, Ghana. The employee is expected to be present on site during all days the program is in session.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Teaching, Social Work, Human Services, Child Development or related field
•   Minimum five years experience teaching children ages 6 – 18
•   Three years supervisory experience and/or three years in a leadership position
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian culture, traditions and laws regarding the treatment of children

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

•   Genuine passion for and commitment to children
•   Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills
•   Planning and execution on time and within budget
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English.

Location: Ada, Greater Accra Region

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to

office@bbscfoundation.org

Closing Date: 05 June, 2014