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Welcome to IZONE Leadership Toolkit
Welcome to IZONE Leadership Toolkit
Welcome to the IZONE Leadership Toolkit.
These quick-reference guides define the responsibilities of every leadership role within IZONE. Together, they help ensure consistency, accountability, and exceptional care across every campus.
What's Included
What's Included
Director / Owner Guide
Director / Owner Guide
Strategic leadership, finance, district partnerships, organizational growth, and executive oversight.
Program Director Guide
Program Director Guide
Personnel, hiring, training, operations, compliance, and program quality.
Site Director Guide
Site Director Guide
Campus leadership, licensing, staff supervision, family communication, and daily operations.
Staff Quick Reference Guide
Staff Quick Reference Guide
Child supervision, safety, Procare, emergency procedures, and positive guidance.
One Program • Three Campuses • One Team
Our Leadership Philosophy
Our Leadership Philosophy
Every member of the IZONE team plays an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for children and families. We lead with integrity, support one another, and work together to ensure every child succeeds.
Director/Owner Responsibilities
Director/Owner Responsibilities
Program Director Responsibilities
Program Director Responsibilities
Site-Director Responsibilities
Site-Director Responsibilities
Staff Responsibilities
Staff Responsibilities
IZONE Resources and Information for Staff
Our mission is to provide safe, enriching, and engaging before and after school care experiences for all IZONE families.
CHILDREN FIRST • SAFETY ALWAYS • STRONG LEADERSHIP • EVERY CAMPUS, EVERY DAY
Daily Operations
Daily Operations
Required Posting Information
Required Posting Information
Employment Processes
Employment Processes
Employment Hiring FormsÂ
Employment Hiring FormsÂ
Form 2971 – Background Check:
Please complete Form 2971 and send it to Kristi Murrell. She will forward it to me for processing. Once your information is entered into the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) system, you will receive an email from them with instructions on how to schedule your fingerprinting appointment.
Required Documentation:
Copy of your Transcript, Diploma, or GED
Copy of your Driver’s License and Social Security Card
Signed copy of the IZONE Employee Handbook
Form 2985 – Affidavit for Applicants for Employment
Form 2912 – Pre-Employment Affidavit
Employment Hiring InstructionsÂ
Employment Hiring InstructionsÂ
After you complete all five documents above, you’ll receive an invitation to attend an orientation and pre-service training session with Kristi Murrell. During this session, she will assist you in completing the Personnel Information Record (Form 2947) and provide the CCL Form 7250, which outlines the annual 24-hour training requirements mandated by the Texas HHSC.
Verification of First Aid & CPR Certification:
KISD provides in-person First Aid and CPR training annually during staff development days. IZONE will reimburse any costs associated with obtaining certification.
Payroll & Employment Eligibility Forms
Payroll & Employment Eligibility Forms
IZONE utilizes ADP to manage payroll and employee information. ADP’s Employee Access portal allows you to set up direct deposit and view your monthly pay statements.
Once your profile has been added to the ADP system, you will receive a welcome email from Payroll Security via www.adp.com. Follow the six easy steps in the email to complete your:
Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
W-4 Tax Form
Direct Deposit Setup
Training Requirements
2026-2027 IZONE_Orientation_6.14.2026.pptx2026–2027 IZONE Employee Orientation
2026–2027 IZONE Employee Orientation
Welcome to the Imagination Zone (IZONE) Employee Orientation.
This orientation is required for all IZONE employees and is completed annually before working with children. It has been updated to align with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star quality standards.
The orientation includes:
IZONE mission, culture, and program expectations
Afterschool Care procedures for JAA, JFD, and RFP
Monday Full-Day Camp procedures
Staff roles, responsibilities, and communication
Active supervision and child safety
Health, illness, and emergency procedures
Child abuse and neglect reporting requirements
Positive guidance and behavior management
Confidentiality and professionalism
Technology, building security, and daily operations
Licensing requirements and annual training expectations
The orientation is presented in person each year by the Program Director. Employees should also review the PDF version for future reference and complete the Employee Orientation Acknowledgment at the conclusion of training.
ONLINE CHILD CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
ONLINE CHILD CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All staff members are required to complete 24 training hours, including CPR/First Aid, annually.
Program & Site Directors must complete 30 training hours plus CPR/First Aid each year.
Remember, all the staff development hours you receive for the school district can be used toward your required training with childcare. The district's training is listed as KISD Vector Training below. All you need to do is complete the training information on the childcare form 7250. You can provide a certificate if one is available.
Please note that two courses listed on the Texas A&M AgriLife (TAMU) website are free. You will also complete a yearly 4-hour pre-service training in August, provided by the Program Director at no cost.
Required Training Courses
Required Training Courses
The following are the courses that must be taken and where to find them; each course is considered 2 hours, unless otherwise noted.
Administration of Medication (KISD Vector Training)
Child Abuse (KISD Vector Training)
Severe Bleeding Response (KISD Vector Training)
Bloodborne Pathogens (KISD Vector Training)
Sexual Harassment (KISD Vector Training)
IEP Compliance (KISD Vector Training)
Understanding Safe Sleep Practices (Brain Development, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby Syndrome) (TAMU Online)
Child Maltreatment (Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Child Care Professionals) (TAMU Online)
Safety Outdoors (Managing Risk in Outdoor and Nature Play) (TAMU Online)
Outdoor Play (Outdoor and Nature Play and Physical Development) (TAMU Online)
Stress in Young Learners (Stress, Trauma, and Resilience in Preschoolers) (TAMU Online)
In-Person Training by Program Director (Counts for 4 Hours)
Building Safety
Procare Management
Curriculum Management
IZONE Handbook/Requirement
Online Training – Steps to Follow to Complete Training Requirements
Online Training – Steps to Follow to Complete Training Requirements
Below are the links to TAMU online. Could you create an account and download your certificates to attach to the log, childcare form 7250? Please do not send it partially completed.
We will upload it into our online system with ProCare, and it is easier if everything is together.
Due Dates and Information
Due Dates and Information
Please complete training requirements by August 1, 2026.
Late July or early August, your Site Director will have you complete your employee paperwork for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our Program Director, Kristi Murrell, will schedule an in-person orientation (Pre-service training) before school starts, which she will request that you attend. You will receive a 4-hour certificate.
All CPR and First Aid certificates will be completed by August 1, 2026.
Tuition Information
Afterschool Care: Registration $75 | Full-Time (4+ Days) $80/week | Part-Time (3 Days or Less) $70/week | Add Monday Camp +$38/day
Monday Camp Only: Registration $25 | Pay-as-you-go: $45/camp | Semester Prepay Discount Rate: $40/camp day
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