DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM 3950

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class directs a child care program which provides care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers as well as kindergarten, elementary and middle-school children. The incumbent plans and develops programs offered all day for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers and before and after school for school-age children. The work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative. Performance is reviewed by a school administrator through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Interviews and hires child care staff;

Plans daily activities for the children;

Supervises staff participating in educational, recreational and social activities with the children;

Develops and implements policies set by the school board;

Manages the program's annual budget and authorizes purchase of required materials and supplies;

Maintains contact with parents to develop positive relationships.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the types of activities appropriate for a child care program for children from infancy through middle-school age; thorough knowledge of services available to promote the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being of children; good knowledge of public administration and budget preparation; good knowledge of laws regulating child care programs; ability to plan, establish and direct a program meeting the needs of children and their parents; ability to develop good working relationships with children, parents, staff, and school board members; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree which includes or is supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in early childhood education plus two (2) years of day care teaching experience one year of which must have been in a supervising capacity.

04/14/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03