Interim GAINS Program Director

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 following 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.
• Supervise SYEP participants, group leaders and security guard.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of staff (make sure proposed staff meet regulations of DOH).
• Arrange educational, cultural, and social activities for students.
• Update DYCD Workscope, Activity Schedule, Vacation Schedule, and Daily Attendance.
• Create staff dynamics 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 students 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 on-line daily.
• Organize and facilitate pick-up of children from school.
• Interview & select high school students. Meet with them weekly and when needed. Maintain and collect time sheets. Collect & review report cards. Evaluate their performance.
• Ensure DYCD online is updated on the appropriate frequencies.
• Prepare reports for government contracts.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Know state/ local oversight agency requirements. Make sure programs adhere to City and State Requirements.
• Make sure program meets the requirements of government contracts and foundations/corporations.
• Prepare payroll for staff.
• Incorporate different methods to engage parents and families.
• The Program Director will provide coverage at the entrance of the program in the absence of the security personnel.

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.