GROUP LEADER (CHILD CARE) 3947

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class monitors and directs children in a Child Care Program, which provides care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers all day, and/or kindergarten, elementary and middle school children in a School-Age Child Care Program during times when school is not in session. The incumbent works under the supervision of a program director. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises Assistant Group Leaders (School-Age Child Care) and Child Care Aides;

Assists children with arts and crafts activities;

Plays games with children individually or in groups;

Supervises physical activities including exercise and active recreation;

Reads stories to children;

Participates in all activities, including feeding and diaper changing;

Supervises group activities directed at fostering social skills;

Sets up equipment such as VCRs so that children may view tapes;

Assists in serving breakfast during the morning session and snacks in the afternoon;

Supervises children during time set aside for completion of homework assignments;

Reports on going problems to the director.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with parents, children and co-workers; ability to supervise children in varying situations and to maintain order while promoting growth of individual academic and social skills; ability to read; ability to care for infants and toddlers; ability to operate audio visual equipment such as VCRs; ability to instruct students in individual and group activities including games and physical activities; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; good judgment; patience; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SCHOOL-AGED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Child Development, Recreation or a related field; or,

b) High school diploma or its equivalent and two years experience working with children under 13 years of age.

PRESCHOOL/INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAMS

a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a child-related field;or,

b) Possession of a Child Development Associate credential and two (2) years of experience related to caring for children.

NOTE: Group Leader (Child Care) for children ages six weeks to three years must have at least one (1) year of specific experience or training in infant or toddler care.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Employees in this title must be at least eighteen (18) years old at time of appointment.

R3/3/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive