Overview
Working directly under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, the Assistant GAINS Program Director will assist with the oversight of all programmatic aspects of the year-round Bushwick GAINS Program. The Assistant GAINS Program Director will have direct responsibility for health & safety protocols and programming.
Responsibilities
* Assist the GAINS Program Director with daily supervision and safety of all staff.
* Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including food service, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, classroom coverage, etc.
* Must be able to liaise with external (DYCD, OCFS) and off-site (DHQ) personnel, as necessary and directed by the GAINS Program Director.
* Understand, promote, and facilitate the Mission of The Salvation Army.
* Responsible for the site supervision of the program regarding DYCD and all other required protocols.
* Ensure that all communications and concerns related to the operation of the program are handled under the proper protocols.
* Responsible for sharing with the GAINS Program Director and Corps Officers all matters of mutual concern relating to the total welfare of the Program.
* Assume leadership of the GAINS Program in the absence of the Program Director.
* Under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, lead participants to and from all activity areas and field trips.
* Interact with city and state agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
* Assist in the development and implementation of the daily schedule for the program.
* Assist in the planning/coordination of field trips and daily activities.
* Help maintain and ensure that participants and staff records are up to date and readily available for inspections; make changes, discharges, and follow-ups as necessary.
* Responsible for completing daily facility inspections and assist with the general cleaning of all program areas.
* Under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, plan, implement, and maintain a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with learning standards, goals, assessments, and instructional strategies while addressing the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the children.
* Keep equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children; remove or report any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Corps Officers.
* Prepare and administrate all CACFP, DYCD, and all reports and processes mandated by the GAINS Program, such as online attendance and reports.
* Along with the Program Director, handle all internal and external incident reports.
* Responsible for the professional growth and development of staff through regularly scheduled monthly staff meetings and frequent observation and discussion of staff’s performance.
* Maintain professional relationships in dealing with staff and parents.
* Create a mechanism for fostering parental engagement in the program.
* Responsible for the ongoing marketing of the School-Age Child Care Program to ensure that the Program remains at full capacity year-round.
Qualifications
* Associate Degree in child development, elementary education, or related field; or two years of college with 18 credits in a related field; or a School-Age Child Care credential.
* One year in a supervisory role.
* Must be comfortable and adaptable to working with children.
* Must have a strong work ethic and 2-3 years of work experience with school-aged children (under 13 years of age).
* Must receive at least 15 hours of in-service training on specified subjects during the first year of operation and 30 hours of in-service training every two years thereafter.
* First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to attain training to meet requirements).
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