Kids Club Supervisor - Float Assignment - Part-Time PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plan and carry out a daily School Age Child Care program designed to meet the appropriate physical and developmental needs of a diverse group of children. Work as the leader of a team, effectively supervising Paraprofessionals and Aide staff, being sensitive to the needs of individual children, and relating in a positive and appropriate manner to both children and adults.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe environment according to health and safety recommendations outlined in State Guidelines. Provide consistent observation of safety and health issues concerning children and staff. Establish a warm, caring environment through the use of age appropriate direct and indirect positive guidance techniques.
• Plan and implement curriculum areas on site that meet the needs of a variety of activity and age levels of children. Specific activity areas are outlined in State Guidelines. Establish a routine that encourages a child's independence in individual, small and large group settings.
• Establish a positive and friendly relationship with parents/guardians, providing them updated information on a regular basis. Direct negative comments to the Program Coordinators and/or Youth Programs Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate family records. Notify Kids Club enrollment clerk immediately of any changes in student status.
• Coach and evaluate Paraprofessionals team. Perform job evaluations of team members (30/60/90 days for probationary staff; annual for non-probationary staff). Approve absences and payroll for the Paraprofessional team.
• Model appropriate language, dress, behavior guidance and activity participation/preparation.
• Attend Leadership Team meetings. Conduct site-based meetings on a regular basis to share information from the Leadership Team meetings.
• Work non-school day sessions. Cooperate with co-Site Supervisors to plan, communicate, and implement activities for the non-school days. Supervise the Paraprofessionals during the session.
• Maintain and monitor personal training records to adhere to State Guidelines for training and continuing education (2% of your annual work hours). Participate in district-sponsored training when available and pursue additional training opportunities from associated organizations. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Program Coordinators and Youth Programs Manager as well as the Child Protection Services department of the county where child resides.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Degree in related field of Education or Child Development and/or Child Care 2080 hours of work experience in a Child Development and/or Child Care setting
• Minimum of 120 documented hours of relevant training in areas such as: child development, child guidance, human relations, communications, recreational programming,
• First aid and CPR certification
• Successful completion of DCYF/DHS fingerprinting/background check requirements.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Competency in performing computer functions, including the use of email, Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

• Supervisory experience in a SACC environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer