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 Director of Parks and Recreation or other high level Recreation staff. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:           (Illustrative only)

• Serves as the on-site supervisor of the PVCC and PVDC;
• Interacts with staff, children and parents relative to all aspects of the town’s school age childcare programs;
• Develops and maintains a system for filing and/or recording participant applications and attendance;
• Inventories and purchases consumable supplies for the programs;
• Develops and utilizes a system for billing program participants;
• Compiles and files New York State required reports;
• Ensures program compliance with applicable regulations;
• Coordinates staff schedules;
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and reviews;
• Provides or arranges for staff development and training as required;
• Develop and implement curriculum/programming for both PVCC and PVDC;
• Recruits staff as necessary;
• Helps with other recreation department activities as time permits, e.g., youth employment;
• Participates in Director’s training;
• Creates and arranges for distribution of appropriate marketing tools, such as parent handbooks and school flyers;
• Promotes the programs through attendance at such functions as Back to School Night, etc.;
• Works with all necessary outside agencies to ensure compliance such as the Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services ect ;
• Ensures that both PVCC and PVDC are fully compliant with all regulations including all staff related regulations;
• Works toward the expansion and development of the programs so that it meets the care needs of local families, e.g., non-traditional time;
• 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Thorough knowledge of the principles of supervision; Thorough knowledge of child development activities; good knowledge of child care techniques; good oral and written communication skills; good knowledge of regulations affecting daycare operation in New York State; good knowledge of regulations affecting day camp 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; tact; creativity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either

1. Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and five (5) years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; or
2. New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; and five (5) years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least two (2) years 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 five (5) years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least two (2) years 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 five (5) years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least two (2) years 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.

NOTE: The above qualifications re-state those established by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Bureau of Early Childhood Services, in their School Age Child Care Regulations, at Part 414.13

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Competitive Class