Assistant Program Manager - BASE
About The Position
The Assistant Program Manager supervises and guides children and supervises and directs staff. The role assists the Program Manager with leading and managing daily program operations, developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations. It also develops and promotes positive community relations among community members and school clientele. This is a split-shift position during school contact days, providing before- and after-school programs Monday through Friday. Mandatory meetings take place during the day throughout the school year. Straight shifts may be available during school breaks. The position is based at Flagstone Elementary, is scheduled for 30 hours per week and approximately 260 work days per year, and is 0.75 FTE. The position is not designated as one year only. The Assistant Program Manager must be at least 21 years old and meet at least one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree; an associate degree or 60 semester credit hours plus three months (455 hours) of qualifying experience; 21 months (3,185 hours) of qualifying experience plus specified college credit or training; or a current early childhood education professional credential at level II or higher in version 3.0. Before working with children, the employee must complete department-approved standard precautions training meeting current OSHA requirements and building and physical premises safety training. Department-approved child abuse prevention training is required within 30 calendar days of employment. Required training also includes at least three clock hours per year focused on social-emotional development, at least 15 clock hours of ongoing training each year (excluding First Aid and CPR), and First Aid and CPR certification and recertification. Required training costs, including seat time at the employee’s current hourly rate, are paid by the program.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet at least one qualification pathway: a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the listed fields; an associate degree or 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university plus three months (455 hours) of qualifying experience; 21 months (3,185 hours) of qualifying experience plus six semester hours of college credit or 40 clock hours of applicable coursework within the first nine months in the position; or a current early childhood education professional credential, level II or higher, in version 3.0.
- Qualifying experience is care and supervision of four or more children over age four who are not related to the individual.
- Complete department-approved standard precautions training meeting current OSHA requirements before working with children; renew annually.
- Complete building and physical premises safety training before working with children.
- Complete department-approved child abuse prevention training within 30 calendar days of employment; renew annually.
- Complete at least three clock hours per year focused on social-emotional development.
- Complete at least 15 clock hours of ongoing training per year, excluding First Aid and CPR; accredited programs may require a higher annual minimum.
- Hold and maintain First Aid and CPR certification and recertification.
- American Heart Association First Aid & CPR certification and OSHA Universal Precautions Training are listed under certifications.
- Work a split shift during school contact days, Monday through Friday, and attend mandatory daytime meetings during the school year.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide children, ensuring sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance to keep them safe.
- Supervise, direct, coach, and mentor staff and others to meet program and department goals.
- Assist the Program Manager in leading and managing daily program operations.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating programming and services.
- Plan and implement activities that help children learn and develop life skills, explore interests, build self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
- Use positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children.
- Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships using strategies that support social and emotional development.
- Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand children's strengths and needs, including those of highly impacted children, and develop strategies for safe and meaningful participation.
- Assist the Director in demonstrating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop and promote good community relations among community members and school clientele.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District-paid and voluntary supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
