Assistant Program Director (GAINS) Sunset Park Corps

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).