Pre- K Director

ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC•Albany, NY

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Must be cognizant of and then adhere to NYS OCFS regulations.
Must be at least 18 years old
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)
Able to work indoors and outdoors, in and around a school, and at offsite locations for field trips that occur indoors and outdoors, etc.
Will include moving/lifting tables, boxes, groceries, other program equipment, etc. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
MAT certification preferred
Previous supervisory experience preferred (minimum 2 years)

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.
Assist with fundraising events as needed
Spearhead or assist on special projects as may be assigned
Perform other duties as assigned