Assistant Site Coordinator Job Livermore area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Are you passionate about nurturing children's development and thrive in a collaborative team environment? Join the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD), known for delivering outstanding programming to the Livermore community.

Overview

Under direction, plans and implements curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs; continuously supervises and monitors children to ensure their safety and well-being; provides assistance in administrative tasks; and performs related work as required.

Supervision received and exercised

Receives direction from higher-level supervisory staff and direction from lead staff. Exercises direction over lower-level staff and volunteers.

Distinguishing characteristics

This classification is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum and instructional activities for Youth Services programs and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Incumbents rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area. They establish objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. This classification is distinguished from the Youth Services Site Coordinator in that the latter has overall administrative and operational responsibility for Youth Services programs and services.

Responsibilities

Plans, maintains, and implements a diverse range of curriculum activities, lesson plans, and positive child development strategies for Youth Services to ensure a safe learning environment.

Leads and coordinates the work of lower-level staff and volunteers.

Provides assistance with program administrative activities, including collecting tuition and preparing deposits, enrollment, orientation of new staff and families, monthly reports and related tasks.

Assists in the completion of short and long-term projects as assigned.

In the absence of the Coordinator, and as assigned, assumes those responsibilities on a short-term basis.

Prepares and serves snacks based on established guidelines; performs clean-up and food storage duties.

Assists with child assessments and environmental rating scales.

Provides resource information to participants; receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from parents, public, and school personnel; determines issues and resolves or refers to higher-level staff as appropriate.

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

Monitors equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety; reports and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.

Assists with monitoring and purchasing inventory and supplies.

Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.

Assists with staff training; participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures; performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures.

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

Assists with District special events as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree in early childhood education and six units in administration and supervision, or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, liberal studies or a related field with the 12 core units in early childhood education and 6 units in administration and supervision; three years of relevant experience working in a childcare facility, with at least one year in lead or assistant lead capacity.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of curriculum planning and development.
Instructional methods and techniques.
Principles and practices of child development.
General early education subject matter areas.
Common recreational and social needs of school age children.
Appropriate corrective behavior methods.
Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
Relevant laws, rules, regulations,…


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