Before and After School Program Director

NY1704386 Before and After School Program Director Pay: $21.00 per hour Job description: A Full Time position with an excellent benefits package is available working in our childcare program: 37.5-hour work week 6:30am-5:30pm. 27 paid days off in year 1 (vacation & holidays), plus paid sick time! JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Childcare Site Director, plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate the School-Age Child Care program and assist in the direction of the overall childcare program. This position may be responsible for the direct leadership of groups. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise the planning and implementation of program activities in the School Age Program along with managing and evaluation program staff. Assist the Childcare Center Director with Infant, Toddler and Preschool programming when the School Age Program is not operating. Create a safe and nurturing environment that supports cognitive, social and emotional growth for youth. Understand and enforce the New York State Office of Child and Family Services Childcare/School Age Regulations. Be responsible for the upkeep of child care records, including individual files. Assist with recruitment of children and conduct enrollment interviews. Be responsible for the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of school age child care activities as a whole, as well as specific activities. Care for childrens physical needs, which may require lifting and carrying children. Recommend to the Childcare and Family Services Division Director regarding families, or individuals whose needs are not within the function of the Childcare Program for possible referral to other agency departments or to other appropriate services in the community Maintain an environment that is safe, healthy, orderly, and attractive. Assist in supervision and periodic evaluations of staff assigned to the Child Care Program. Coordinate and conduct school-age child care individual group meetings. Works on classroom management with teachers. Works on daily attendance and classroom coverage. Participate in supervisory conferences and staff meetings. Attend to professional growth and development by attending workshops and in-service meetings/trainings, by sharing reading materials related to personal growth, child care issues, and curriculum. Fulfill training requirements of funding, licensing, and regulatory offices. Assists with billing, money collection, and monthly statements for the School Age Program Participate actively in professional organizations and networking groups to promote quality service to children, youth, and families. Represent and interpret the agency to supporting and interested persons/groups. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field and two years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR New York State Childrens Program Administrator credential and two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field and two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.