Program Developer (4th R)

City-of-Sacrament; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Sacrament is seeking a Program Developer to oversee the recreational and educational curriculum of a year-round on-site program. The role includes planning activities, coordinating field trips, and guiding staff to deliver engaging experiences for children, teens, and adults.

The ideal candidate should understand Title 22 regulations, have childcare teaching experience in a licensed center, and hold college coursework in growth and development and administration.

Qualifications

• One year of leadership experience in recreation, education, child care, or community service settings.
• Successful completion of college-level courses with major coursework in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or closely related fields may substitute for experience.
• Proof of education such as transcripts or degrees should be submitted with the application and will be required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or community programs and activities.
• Instruct children, adolescents, and adults in various activities, events, and programs.
• Lead, train, and evaluate assigned staff; supervise site operations and safety measures.
• Maintain records and develop monthly status reports.
• Coordinate field trips, guest speakers, and overall program coordination.

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

Direction is provided by a higher-level professional or management position. Responsibilities may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower-level positions.

• 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.