Job Information
Just for Kids Before and After School Assistant Program Manager 2024-2025 School Year in Multiple Locations Apply, New York
Before and After School Assistant Program Manager 2024-2025 School Year
Multiple Locations
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Assistant Program Manager at one of our Williamsville locations who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.
Company Information
Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg and Williamsville, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Aurora Waldorf School in West Falls.
Position Summary
The Assistant Program Manager supports the efforts of the Program Manager to create and implement appropriate and engaging activities for theJust for KidsBefore and After School Program participants in a safe, supervised, structured environment, in alignment with OCFS regulations. The Assistant Program Manager Coordinates with the Program Manager to determine responsibility for administrative tasks. Act as a point person for site needs during Program Manager’s absence.
Plans and implements age-appropriate daily activities; models appropriate activities to staff as needed.
Supports communication of scheduled spaces of groups of children based on size, activity and maintaining ratios.
Provides support and assistance to enrichment curriculum related tasks.
Create and assist with distributing regular staff communication to include upcoming week’s activities, schedule changes, special guests, etc.
Provide direct competent supervision of children and staff at all times.
Ensure a positive work environment for staff.
Assist in marketing efforts while at site to promote the Just for Kids program and make continued efforts to grow and develop the program within the school and community.
Assist to maintain accurate record keeping.
Any other duties specified by the Program Manager and the Just for Kids Program Administration.
Schedule
Before and After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 8:45am & 1:45pm - 6:00pm, plus 1 hour of planning each week school is in session.
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules - No Nights or Weekends!
Competitive hourly rate
Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses·
Dental and Vision insurance
Stellar Dental Discount Plan
Just for Kids School-Age Program Discount - Free Child Care
Paid Sick Time
401(k)
Recognition
Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.
Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)
Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)
Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)
Requirements
Qualifications
2 years of experience working in childcare
Pursuing Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred
Some supervisory experience preferred
Requirements
Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.
Regular and predictable attendance
Physical Requirements:This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
Salary Description
$16.00 - $18.00 / Hour