Program Developer; 4th R

The 4th “R” is a licensed elementary school age program. The Program Developer will be responsible for the recreational and educational curriculum of a year‑round on‑school site program.

The ideal candidate will understand and have knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations and have teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have 12 units in college‑level courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family;

and program/curriculum and 3 units in administrative or staff relations.

To plan, develop, and assist in the operation of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community programs and activities.

• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities and programs.
• Select a variety of activities appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with customers.
• Review program plans with Program Leaders and instruct them in program implementation.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, events, and programs.
• Instruct children, adolescents, and adults in various activities, events, and programs.
• Select and arrange field trips, special events, and guest speakers.
• Assist with the preparation of the site newsletter.
• Lead, train, and assist with evaluating assigned staff.
• Arrange for the purchase of materials and supplies; monitor supplies; and participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment.
• Inspect site and equipment for potential safety hazards and take corrective action to prevent injuries.
• Serve as Program Coordinator in their absence.
• Maintain records and develop monthly status reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• First aid, health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to provide recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community services to the community.

• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community service activities and programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain patience while working with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

One year of leadership experience in a recreational, educational, child care, special events, or community service setting, which included responsibilities such as organizing and providing general guidance over the activities of children, teenagers, and adults.

Successful completion of college‑level courses with major course work in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year‑or‑year basis. Completion of thirty (30) semester units is equivalent to one year of experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION – Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Evaluation of education records will be due at…