Pre- K Director

SUMMARY- 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. Position is held from September to June during the Albany School Calendar year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Office/Technical Responsibilities

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities    

•    Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
•    MAT certification preferred
•    Must be at least 18 years old
 

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.