Program Director (White Plains Corps)

Overview

The Program Director will work with the Staff in managing the program in adherence to the New York State School-Age Child Care regulations, as well as government contracts.

He / she will monitor and support his / her staff and implement student curriculum activities. Familiarity with the student population served is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mandated to attend all required training sessions / classes including staff and parent meetings.
• Assist in orientation and training of instructors / tutors, high school mentors / tutors and volunteers.
• Ensure all reports required by DHQ and City agencies are completed and processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all employees are in compliance with State and School Age Child Care Regulations.
• Facilitate On-site training such as lesson planning, classroom management, facilitation techniques and strategies to improve program quality.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of staff (make sure proposed staff meet regulations of DOH).
• Arrange educational, cultural, and social activities for students.
• Update Westchester Child Care Council, Activity Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Daily Attendance.
• Create staff dynamics in order to develop staff. Monthly staff meetings, formal supervision and foster an environment of fun, professionalism, and learning.

Teamwork is important.

• Review all lesson plans prepared by all enrichment instructors. Make sure age appropriate.
• Assist in recruitment of children. Contact parents when students are absent at least three days.
• Develop and maintain relationship with principal(s) and teachers at participating school(s). Be aware of and reinforce public school curriculum.
• Create & maintain student folders. Evaluate progress of students monthly by collecting report cards, progress reports, selective homework assignments, etc.

This will include monthly meetings with the principal(s) and / or teachers concerning each student’s progress.

• Coordinate daily Town Hall Meetings.
• Must get the participation of students in the development and implementation of activities.
• Accompany students on trips.
• Make sure attendance is entered daily with health check.
• Prepare reports for WCCC.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Know state / local oversight agency requirements. Make sure programs adhere to City and State Requirements.
• Incorporate different methods to engage parents and families. Able to speak Spanish.
• Valid Driver License.
• Help the Corps Officer during the Christmas Campaign. (Seasonal Fundraising)

Qualifications

• Must have Associate or BA / BS degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a relate field AND two years direct experience working with children under the age of 18 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have experience in lesson planning, curriculum development and implementation of structured programming for students in elementary and middle school;

and preferably teaching credentials and teaching experience.