DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is responsible work directing and managing a school-age childcare programs run by a town recreation department. Responsibilities include administration of both the Putnam Valley Children’s Center (PVCC) and Putnam Valley Day Camp (PVDC), serving as on-site coordinator, staff supervision, recruitment, training and development. Work is performed under general supervision of the School Age Child Care Program Director or other higher-level administrator. Supervision is exercised over program staff. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:           (Illustrative only)

• Serves as the on-site supervisor of the afternoon and summer sessions of the programs;
• Interacts with and monitors recreation assistants;
• Interacts with parents, children, and school district personnel to ensure quality of programs;
• Assists Director with program curriculum for children ages 5 to 12 years;
• Adheres to New York State regulations affecting SACC programs;
• Coordinates staff schedules;
• Collects and receipts monthly tuition payments;
• Calculates program bank deposits;
• Maintains and orders consumable supplies;
• Maintains student data base and records attendance;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Good knowledge of the principles of supervision; good knowledge of child development activities; good knowledge of child care techniques; good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of regulations affecting daycare operation in New York State; working knowledge of modern management techniques; ability to develop program activities; ability to develop effective working relationships and deal diplomatically with the public; resourcefulness; sound judgment; creativity; tact; courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:          Either

1. 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 childcare program or related field of work; or
2. 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 childcare program or related field of work; or
3. School-Age Child Care Credential or other 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 childcare program or related field of work; or
4. 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 childcare program or related field of work

PLEASE NOTE:  Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

1/00; 12/05; 1/09; 7/21

Competitive Class