Program Developer (4th R)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sacramento seeks a Program Developer to oversee the year-round on-site recreational and educational curriculum for an elementary-age program. The ideal candidate will understand Title 22 regulations and bring teaching experience in licensed childcare or similar settings.

Responsibilities include planning, developing, and assisting in operation of programs, supervising staff, organizing activities and events, and ensuring safety and quality of services.

Qualifications

• One year of leadership experience in recreation, education, child care, or community service settings.
• Knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations for childcare.
• college coursework or degree in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or related field; substitution rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, and community programs and activities.
• Select activities suitable for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and participants.
• Review program plans with leaders and instruct on implementation.
• Participate in and evaluate activities, events, and programs.
• Instruct participants in various activities and arrange field trips and guest speakers.
• Assist with site newsletters and communications.
• Lead, train, and assist with evaluating assigned staff.
• Arrange for materials and supplies; monitor inventory; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Inspect site and equipment for safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Serve as Program Coordinator in absence and maintain monthly reports.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Title 22 regulations

Child development knowledge

Education

12 college units in child development/education

Job description

The 4th “R” is a licensed elementary school age program. The Program Developer will be responsible for the recreational and educational curriculum of a year-round on school site program.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will understand and have knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations, and have teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have 12 units in college level courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum and 3 units in administrative or staff relations.

To plan, develop, and assist in the operation of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities and programs.
• Select a variety of activities appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with customers.
• Review program plans with Program Leaders and instruct them in program implementation.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, events, and programs.
• Instruct children, adolescents, and adults in various activities, events, and programs.
• Select and arrange field trips, special events, and guest speakers.
• Assist with the preparation of the site newsletter.
• Lead, train, and assist with evaluating assigned staff.
• Arrange for the purchase of materials and supplies; monitor supplies; and participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment.
• Inspect site and equipment for potential safety hazards and take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Serve as Program Coordinator in their absence.
• Maintain records and develop monthly status reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of

• Recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• First aid, health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to provide recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community services to the community.

Ability to

• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community service activities and programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain patience while working with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

One year of leadership experience in a recreational, educational, child care, special events, or community service setting, which included responsibilities such as organizing and providing general guidance over the activities of children, teenagers, and adults.

Successful completion of college-level courses with major course work in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-or-year basis. Completion of thirty (30) semester units is equivalent to one year of experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.

Assessments

• Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training

Employees assigned must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS

The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations, intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions

Some assignments may work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Environmental Conditions

Some assignments may include working outdoors and assisting reluctant participants.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.