Pre- K Director

Job Details: Job Location: Main Headquarters

• Albany, NY, Salary Range: $17.30 - $17.80Hourly, Candidate must be cognizant of and then adhere to NYS OCFS regulations. Candidate oversees daily operation of the Pre-K and Kindergarten program at ASH, Montessori, or TOAST in Albany, NY. Position is held from September to June during the Albany School Calendar year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To design and/or implement daily activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten children including working after hours on lesson plans.
• To set a good example for children.
• To gather and set up the necessary supplies and equipment for planned activities.
• To supervise and engage children in various activities at all times.
• To distribute snacks.
• To communicate with parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
• To work with fellow staff members to create a teamwork atmosphere.
• To assume duties as requested by Director and/or Assistant Director.
• To follow all policies and procedures as outlines in the Staff Handbook.
• To be available to work JCC Vacation Camp when school is not in session.
• Oversees any staff members assigned to the Pre-K/Kindergarten area.
• Assists with interview process for new Pre-K counselor candidates.
• Help students acquire new or improved program skills.
• Attend all scheduled conferences, trainings and meetings during afterschool and/or after regular daily afterschool hours.
• Assume tasks in a mature manner and work with students in a warm and sensitive way, following the program schedule.
• Assist with inventory of equipment at beginning and end of the school year.
• Bring any concerns about students and staff to Director of Youth Services. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
• MAT certification preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old Qualifications: Education and Experience:
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred or at least 9 college credits in Early Childhood or Child Development with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate
• Previous experience with children required (minimum 2 years)
• Previous supervisory experience preferred (minimum 2 years) Working Environment:
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, in and around a school, and at offsite locations for field trips that occur indoors and outdoors, etc.
• Assist Site Director with inspection of program area and equipment for safety concerns. Physical Demands: o Will include moving/lifting tables, boxes, groceries, other program equipment, etc. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Other
• Assist with fundraising events as needed
• Spearhead or assist on special projects as may be assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the successful candidate will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or other management staff as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Every employee of the SAAJCC is an at-will employee, and this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.