Assistant GAINS Program Director

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 and participants.
• 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, etc.) and off-site (DHQ) personnel, as necessary and directed by the GAINS Program Director.
• Understand, promote and facilitate the Mission of The Salvation Army, at all times.
• Responsible for the site supervision of the program regarding DYCD and all other required mandates.
• Ensure that all communications and concerns related to the operation of the program, be 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.
• Under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, interact with city and state agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the daily schedule for program participants.
• Assist in the planning/coordination of field trips and daily activities for all participants.
• Assist in managing online attendance
• 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 to complete daily facility inspections and assist with the general cleaning of all program areas.
• Under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, plan, implement and maintain a comprehensive curriculum that not only aligns with the learning standards, goals, assessments, and instructional strategies but also addresses 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, so that necessary action may be taken.
• Prepare and administrate all CACFP, DYCD, and all reports and processes mandated by the GAINS Program. Such as and not limited to online attendance, online reports, etc.
• Along with the Program Director, handle all internal and external incident reporting
• Under the supervision of the GAINS Program Director, responsible for the professional growth and development of staff through regularly scheduled monthly staff meetings, and frequent observation and discussion of staff’s performance with their groups.
• Maintaining 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 related field, or a School-Age Child Care credential.
• One year in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be comfortable and adaptable to working with children and youth
• 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 each two years thereafter.
• First Aid and CPR (or willing to attain training to meet requirements.