Afterschool Program Site Supervisor

The Town of Fishkill offers an after school day care & enrichment program for School Age Children at Fishkill, Brinckerhoff, and Glenham Elementary Schools. Applicants should be caring, compassionate, safety conscious, energetic, & have experience caring for children grade K-6. The Site Director is responsible for all on-site operations related to the After School such as student supervision, staff supervision, safety of all, record maintenance, and facilitation of planned and impromptu activities. Requirements & Job Duties. Must be mature, of good character, positive role model, and possess suitable personal qualifications. Must be in good physical and mental health and have the energy and emotional stability necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of their position. All Employees should have the ability to run, climb on playground equipment, play with the children, and participate in all activities which may include but not limited to sports, dancing, exercise, and crafts. ENTERTAIN, not babysit, school age children. Participate in all activities and assist Specialists. Must have experience in supervising and working with school age children. Must be responsible, reliable, and have reliable transportation and ability to travel from site to site, including to transport supplies between the Recreation Center and After School site. Must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the school-age child care program. Site Director Applicants must meet one of the educational/experience options listed below.

OPTION 1

Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.

OPTION 2

School-age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school- age developmental period AND minimum of one year experience working with children less than 13 years of age.

OPTION 3

High School diploma or its equivalent AND minimum of two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age Must have or complete the Child Care Council approved certification in First Aid & CPR. Maintain all statutes and regulations of the Child Care Council and Town of Fishkill Policies Work independently, cooperatively, and take initiative. Have the ability to utilize positive discipline procedures. Maintain daily, open communicate with the parents and contact them in case of emergency or illness. Communicate necessary concerns/incidents with Recreation Director and fellow coworkers. Facilitate planned and impromptu activities. Must attend scheduled staff trainings, meetings and complete required (30 hours) training sessions. Must pass all background checks including but not limited to fingerprinting, child abuse, sex offender registry, and criminal. Must pass annual and random drug tests. Must be at least 18 Years old by September 1st. Must provide references. For more details, please visit our "Afterschool Daycare & Enrichment" page at www.fishkillrecreation.com.

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person