The Salvation Army
Interim GAINS Program Director (Multiple Locations)
The Salvation Army, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview The Program Director will work with staff to manage the program in accordance with the New York State School-Age Child Care regulations and government contracts. The role involves monitoring staff, implementing student curriculum activities, and ensuring familiarity with the served student population.
Responsibilities
Attend all required training sessions, including staff and parent classes. Assist in orientation and training of instructors, tutors, high school mentors, and tutors. Ensure timely completion and processing of reports required by DHQ and city agencies. Ensure all employees comply with State and School Age Child Care regulations. Facilitate on-site training on lesson planning, classroom management, and facilitation techniques to enhance program quality. Supervise SYEP participants, group leaders, and security staff. Assist in recruitment and selection of staff, ensuring compliance with DOH regulations. Organize educational, cultural, and social activities for students. Update DYCD Workscope, Activity Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Daily reports. Develop staff dynamics through monthly meetings, supervision, and fostering a positive environment emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, and learning. Review all lesson plans to ensure they are age-appropriate. Assist in parent contact when students are absent for three or more days. Build and maintain relationships with principals and teachers at participating schools, aligning with public school curriculum. Create and maintain student evaluations by collecting report cards, progress reports, and homework; conduct monthly meetings with principals and teachers regarding student progress. Coordinate daily Town Hall meetings. Engage students in developing and implementing program activities. Accompany students on outings and ensure attendance is recorded online. Organize and facilitate student pick-up procedures. Interview, select, and meet weekly with high school interns; maintain timesheets, review report cards, and evaluate performance. Keep DYCD online records updated. Prepare reports for government agencies. Attend staff meetings and training sessions. Ensure program compliance with city and state oversight agencies, government contracts, and foundation requirements. Prepare payroll documentation. Implement methods to engage parents and the community. Provide coverage at program entrance when security personnel are absent. Qualifications
Associate or BA/BS degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, or a related field, along with two years of direct experience working with children under 18, including at least one year in a supervisory role. Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and structured programming for elementary and middle school students; teaching credentials and experience are preferred.
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Attend all required training sessions, including staff and parent classes. Assist in orientation and training of instructors, tutors, high school mentors, and tutors. Ensure timely completion and processing of reports required by DHQ and city agencies. Ensure all employees comply with State and School Age Child Care regulations. Facilitate on-site training on lesson planning, classroom management, and facilitation techniques to enhance program quality. Supervise SYEP participants, group leaders, and security staff. Assist in recruitment and selection of staff, ensuring compliance with DOH regulations. Organize educational, cultural, and social activities for students. Update DYCD Workscope, Activity Schedule, Holiday Schedule, and Daily reports. Develop staff dynamics through monthly meetings, supervision, and fostering a positive environment emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, and learning. Review all lesson plans to ensure they are age-appropriate. Assist in parent contact when students are absent for three or more days. Build and maintain relationships with principals and teachers at participating schools, aligning with public school curriculum. Create and maintain student evaluations by collecting report cards, progress reports, and homework; conduct monthly meetings with principals and teachers regarding student progress. Coordinate daily Town Hall meetings. Engage students in developing and implementing program activities. Accompany students on outings and ensure attendance is recorded online. Organize and facilitate student pick-up procedures. Interview, select, and meet weekly with high school interns; maintain timesheets, review report cards, and evaluate performance. Keep DYCD online records updated. Prepare reports for government agencies. Attend staff meetings and training sessions. Ensure program compliance with city and state oversight agencies, government contracts, and foundation requirements. Prepare payroll documentation. Implement methods to engage parents and the community. Provide coverage at program entrance when security personnel are absent. Qualifications
Associate or BA/BS degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, or a related field, along with two years of direct experience working with children under 18, including at least one year in a supervisory role. Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and structured programming for elementary and middle school students; teaching credentials and experience are preferred.
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