RESPONSIBILITIES
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An on-site supervisor has the responsibility for the overall operation of an Extended Day (out of school time) program.
Responsibilities include:
Create a culture of learning by providing relevant and frequent professional development; Ensure the safety and well-being of the students enrolled in the program; Provide a range of age and ability appropriate programs and activities for children 4 - 12 years of age (programming can include, but is not limited to enrichment activities, homework supervision, athletic and recreational activities); Develop appropriate intervention strategies and collaboration with school staff; Communicate with parents, administrators, and school staff about all aspects of program operations; Coach and evaluate assigned staff; Ensure staff meet annual staff development requirements in accordance with program policy and licensing standards; Lead and participate in professional development opportunities; Secure, maintain and monitor budget, materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program; The following certifications must be earned within the first 60 days of employment and maintained while employed: First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration Training; Other related duties as required. EXPERIENCE:
Ability to lead a group of child care workers, including the development and articulation of a clear program vision;Ability to identify staff needs to inform and provide regular professional development;Ability to manage, supervise and participate in the planning and implementation of program activities that build the Developmental Assets of all children;Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents and administrators;Ability to maintain written records and prepare accurate written reports;Ability to supervise safely the activities of children in a variety of settings; QUALIFICATIONS:
Thorough knowledge of goals, procedures and practices of Arlington Public Schools Extended Day Program or out of school programming.
Must meet one of the following qualifications:
•A bachelor's degree in a child related field and one year experience in the group care of School-age children, or
•Forty-eight semester hours of college credit of which 12 hours are in child- related subjects and one-year of experience in the group care of school age children, or
•Two years of programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least one of the following education backgrounds:◦A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours; or
•A child development credential that meets Virginia Department of Social Services licensing guidelines for program directors.
Consideration will also be given to those candidates who possess a combination of post-secondary education and experience that meets the requirements of the Virginia Department of Social Services child care licensing standards.