Interim GAINS Program Director (Multiple Locations) - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

The Program Director will work with the Staff in managing the program in adherence to the New York State School-Age Child Care regulations, as well as government contracts. He/she will monitor and support his/her staff and implement student curriculum activities. Familiarity with the student population served is essential.

• Mandated to attend all required training sessions/ classes including staff and parent
• Assist in orientation and training of instructors/tutors, high school mentors/tutors and
• Ensure all reports required by DHQ and City agencies are completed and processed in a timely
• Ensure all employees follow the State and School Age Child Care
• Facilitate On-site training such as lesson planning, classroom management, facilitation techniques and strategies to improve program quality.
• Supervise SYEP participants, group leaders and security
• Assist in recruitment and selection of staff (make sure proposed staff meet regulations of DOH).
• Arrange educational, cultural, and social activities for
• Update DYCD Workscope, Activity Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Daily
• Create staff dynamics to develop Monthly staff meetings, formal supervision and foster an environment of fun, professionalism, and learning. Teamwork is important.
• Review all lesson plans prepared by all enrichment Make sure age appropriate.
• Assist in recruitment of Contact parents when students are absent for at least three days.
• Develop and maintain relationships with principal(s) and teachers at participating school(s). Be aware of and reinforce public school curriculum.
• Create & maintain student Evaluate progress of students monthly by collecting report cards, progress reports, selective homework assignments, etc. This will include monthly meetings with the Principal(s) and/or teachers concerning each student’s progress.
• Coordinate daily Town Hall
• Must get the participation of students in the development and implementation of
• Accompany students on
• Make sure attendance is entered on-line
• Organize and facilitate pick-up of children from
• Interview & select high school Meet with them weekly and when needed. Maintain and collect time sheets. Collect & review report cards. Evaluate their performance.
• Ensure DYCD online is updated on the appropriate
• Prepare reports for government
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as
• Know state/ local oversight agency Make sure programs adhere to City and State Requirements.
• Make sure the program meets the requirements of government contracts and foundations/corporations.
• Prepare payroll for
• Incorporate different methods to engage parents and
• The Program Director will provide coverage at the entrance of the program in the absence of the security personnel.

• Must have Associate or BA/BS degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a relate field AND two years direct experience working with children under the age of 18 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have experience in lesson planning, curriculum development and implementation of structured programming for students in elementary and middle school; and preferably teaching credentials and teaching experience.