Program Leader- Youth Services Job Livermore area,California USA,Child Care/Nanny

Career Opportunities with Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

To provide the people of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s service area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, and facilities that enhance the quality of life.

Careers At The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Want to spend your time enriching the whole child while working in a team environment? Then look no further than LARPD Youth Services. LARPD delivers exceptional programming to the Livermore community. Work at one of our various locations.

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is currently accepting applications for Program Leader. Under immediate supervision, performs routine support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs; assists children in activities; and performs related work as required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a District application and resume. Applicants who do not submit all required documents may not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process.

SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision, performs routine support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs; assists children in activities; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from lead staff. Exercises no supervision over staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This entry-level classification in the Program Leader series is responsible for providing child development services in Youth Services programs. Incumbents at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Senior Program Leader level, and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support duties for child development services in Youth Services programs; assists children in activities; prepares and serves snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties.

Assists in preparing instructional, craft, and other materials; participates in, and encourages, play activities with the children; may assist in providing tutorial and/or remedial activities in small groups.

Uses positive reinforcement strategies to maintain order and discipline within the classroom; handles disruptions as needed.

Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use; prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.

Assists in the implementation and monitoring of District procedures with respect to participant safety.

May participate in staff meetings, family conferences, and other special meetings; observes and monitors family conditions and notifies supervisor of concerns as appropriate.

Assists with maintaining required and appropriate documentation, including observation notes, logs, and other records.

May participate in public relations, outreach, and community education activities.

Attends staff training, workshops, and courses as directed by supervisor.

Assists with District special events as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED, or currently enrolled in child development Regional Occupational Program (ROP).
Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is desirable.

Knowledge of:

Child development services, operations, and activities.
Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and applications related to the work.
Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.

Ability to:

Learn policies, rules, regulations,…


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