Assistant Program Director (GAINS) Sunset Park Corps

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant GAINS Program Director to oversee programmatic aspects of a year-round initiative. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring health and safety protocols, and liaising with external agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development, a passion for working with children, and the ability to foster parental engagement. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children in the community, while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of experience with school-aged children.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily supervision and safety of staff and participants.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive curriculum for children.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and handle incident reports.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Child development knowledge

Strong work ethic

Education

Associate Degree in child development or related field

School-Age Child Care credential

Job description

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 regulations.
• 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 for all participants.
• Help maintain and ensure that participants & 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.
• Plan, implement, and maintain a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with the 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 for necessary action.
• Prepare and administrate all CACFP, DYCD, and all reports and processes mandated by the GAINS Program, including online attendance and reports.
• Handle all internal and external incident reports along with the Program Director.
• Responsible for the professional growth and development of staff through regularly scheduled monthly 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’ 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 this requirement).