SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL Under the direction of the site coordinator, provide leadership for the supervision and development necessary for a successful childcare program.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year successful experience in childcare or similar program.
PREFERRED/DESIRED
- Associate’s degree from and accredited educational institution in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING: REQUIRED:
- Department of Children and Families Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs (SQAP-8hours online and in-service) and Quality Self-Assessment and Improvement of Afterschool Programs (SQAI-4 hours online as in-service)
or equivalent DCF-AMAP Course Achieving and Maintaining Quality Afterschool Programs-12 hours; and School Age Certification/BAS Academy Levels I,II,and III (72 hours online) completed within 90 days of appointment.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Valid State Driver’s license.
PREFERRED/DESIRED
- Preference may be given to candidates holding CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification or Vocational Child Care Training degree.