Child Care Program Specialist

About the role

The Extended Day Program support staff shall be hired by the Albany Police Athletic League (PAL) 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Program student to staff ratio, Manage the planning and executing of a wide range of Enrichment programs and activities. Specific duties will include program set up and clean up; distribution of dinner; checking to ensure that activities are unfolding on schedule and that supervision is being 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.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills and the 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?

Benefits

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.

Pay

Projected salary range: $14.25 - $15.25 per hour

About Albany PAL

The Albany Police Athletic League (PAL), Inc. builds partnerships among youth, police and the community through collaborative programs designed to encourage and develop good citizenship and improve the quality of life in Albany, New York.

Our Mission

The Albany Police Athletic League's work within the community began in 1988, with the simple goal of creating a community bond between the youth and law enforcement of Albany. Since 1988, we have cultivated strong and resilient relationships between the law enforcement community and the youngest generations of Albany.

Today, the Albany Police Athletic League brings together kids, cops and community through a variety of after-school activities, summer camps, clubs, and sports programs. Through these partnerships, we hope to develop strong leaders who think critically, work hard, and act compassionately. We serve approximately 2,000 Albany youth every year, and continue to grow every day.