What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim GAINS Program Director (Multiple Locations) position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
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
- Assist in orientation and training of instructors/tutors, high school mentors/tutors and
- Ensure all reports required by DHQ and City agencies are completed and processed in a timely
- Ensure all employees follow the State and School Age Child Care
- 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
- Assist in recruitment and selection of staff (make sure proposed staff meet regulations of DOH).
- Arrange educational, cultural, and social activities for
- Update DYCD Workscope, Activity Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Daily
- Create staff dynamics to develop 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 Make sure age appropriate.
- Assist in recruitment of Contact parents when students are absent for at least three days.
- Develop and maintain relationships with principal(s) and teachers at participating school(s). Be aware of and reinforce public school curriculum.
- Create & maintain student 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
- Must get the participation of students in the development and implementation of
- Accompany students on
- Make sure attendance is entered on-line
- Organize and facilitate pick-up of children from
- Interview & select high school 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
- Prepare reports for government
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings as
- Know state/ local oversight agency Make sure programs adhere to City and State Requirements.
- Make sure the program meets the requirements of government contracts and foundations/corporations.
- Prepare payroll for
- Incorporate different methods to engage parents and
- 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.