4-H Afterschool Program Site Supervisor I - Philadelphia Primary School - Philadelphia, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

About The Position

The 4-H Afterschool Program Site Supervisor I supports Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County’s 4-H Afterschool Program by coordinating and delivering youth-development opportunities for students in grades K–12. The position may be assigned to a participating school district and may provide staffing or program coverage at other 4-H Afterschool sites as needed. The Site Supervisor provides direct instruction using established 4-H curriculum and materials, including programming in environmental science and natural resources, healthy lifestyles, and STEAM. The role assists with lesson planning, family engagement and literacy events, field trips, and coordination with community organizations and presenters. It also supports collaboration with school district staff to ensure program resources and other supports are in place. The position supervises designated program staff, including providing guidance and performance feedback, reviewing and approving Workday timecards, and supporting recruitment, selection, and annual performance reviews. The Site Supervisor helps ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services school-age child care regulations, including staff-to-youth ratios and required fire and safety drills. The role also involves program coordination, communications with families and partner organizations, attendance and enrollment records, reporting, and required professional training. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week at $20.55 per hour. The position requires flexible hours that may include evenings or weekends and travel associated with the role. Based on eligibility, benefits include health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation leave, sick leave, and personal leave.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, or equivalent education consisting of a GED/high school diploma and one year of transferable or program experience.
Experience relevant to the role.
Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to meet associated travel requirements.
Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including tuberculosis testing, physical examination, and training requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Ability to maintain required staff-to-youth ratios and comply with applicable OCFS school-age child care licensing regulations.
Ability to conduct monthly fire and safety drills.
Ability to supervise designated program staff and provide performance feedback.
Ability to use established program resources and materials to deliver educational programming.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with subject matter appropriate to 4-H Youth Development programming.
Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and dependability.
Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and visually.
Demonstrated ability to use computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver established 4-H youth-development programming for students in grades K–12.
Provide direct instruction using established curriculum and resources in areas including STEAM, healthy lifestyles, environmental science, and natural resources.
Assist 4-H Afterschool Program Educators with lesson planning and teaching innovative educational programs, including programs delivered via multimedia as assigned.
Assist teachers during the academic study portion of the program as needed.
Communicate and cooperate with school personnel to support intentional instruction and address participating youths’ needs and interests.
Provide staffing or programming coverage at other county 4-H Afterschool sites as needed.
Support and assist Temporary Program Educators with problem solving, involving the Program Manager when appropriate.
Provide input into planning the delivery of established program goals and assist the Program Manager with fund-development activities as appropriate.
Recruit, select, manage, and supervise designated staff; provide guidance, performance feedback, annual reviews, and staffing updates to the Program Manager.
Coordinate program projects and outreach efforts under the direction of the Afterschool Program Manager.
Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and materials.
Maintain professional relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses to facilitate communication and programming.
Communicate with parents as needed to achieve program goals.
Assist with marketing and promotion through print, news, social, and other multimedia channels.
Transport program participants and/or program materials and resources when required by position responsibilities.
Collaborate with district staff, including principals, front office, buildings and grounds, transportation, food service, and school-day teachers, to ensure program resources and supports are in place.
Review, organize, and compile enrollment and attendance data and ensure accuracy.
Assist with reports required by funding sources or the Association.
Participate in training required for SACC and OCFS licensing compliance and pursue professional development with the appropriate supervisor and program leadership.
Support a safe working environment, follow applicable health and safety requirements, help prevent accidents and injuries, and report hazards to supervisors.
Participate in staff meetings, report expenses in a timely manner, work with other staff, market Extension programs, and perform other assigned duties.