Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Jamestown, NY

Description

Healthy Kids is one of the North East’s largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today’s families and creating opportunities for caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

We are currently looking for a Director for Fall 2023 for our After School Program at Cuba Rushford Elementary School in Cuba, NY. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Site.

JOB STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 2:45pm-6:00pm, position starts in September and follows the school calendar.

PAY: $16 - $17/hr depending on experience

JOB CONSISTS OF:

Ensure staff and program complies with OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies and host school policies

Direct hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which include fitness, STEAM, academic, art and other group activities as well as homework completion. 

Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration and staffing. 

Provide continual communication with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App. 

Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, keeping them abreast of daily occurrences and issues as they arise and in a timely manner, working collaboratively as a team to provide the highest quality of care, a positive working environment and to problem solve proactively. 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either:

An Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work;

or

A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work; 

or 

A School-Age Child Care Credential or another office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work; 

or

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.

Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents and staff. Professional, reliable and prompt.

Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.

BENEFITS:

Flexible scheduling

401(k) for eligible employees

Sick Time Off

Certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance, get in touch for more details.

In addition, we offer competitive benefits for our full-time employees including:

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com