Child Care Program Specialist

Position

After School Program Counselor, Part Time Seasonal Position up to 40 hours weekly

Extended Day Program support staff shall be hired by the Albany Police Athletic League and charged with the implementation of the extended day options at an Albany City School District site contracted for services. The incumbent will forge relationships in the community and assist with programs for the students that best address their physical, mental, academic and emotional development on their journey toward adulthood.

• Assist with Program student to staff ratio, manage the planning and execution of a wide range of enrichment programs and activities. Duties include program setup and clean up; distribution of dinner; checking to ensure activities are unfolding on schedule and that supervision is provided. Trouble‑shooting when necessary and soliciting assistance from supervisor when needed.
• Work with the PAL Executive Director, Program Manager, Site Coordinator, and Building Principal to ensure that transitions between extended day activities are smooth and identify any issues and report them in a timely manner.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the PAL Executive Director, Program Manager, or Site Coordinator. This may require schedule flexibility.

• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and programs.
• Must be able to work with children in a safe and positive atmosphere.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Background check/Fingerprints required.

$14.25 - $15.25 per hour

This Program will run most School Days Mon-Friday 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM (depending on actual building dismissal times), during the academic school year.

Leonard Ricchiuti
Albany PAL
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