November 15, 2024

The Arc Montgomery County

Rockville

PART TIME

Child Care Program Administrator - Germantown

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Under the supervision of the Director of Children & Youth Services, the Program Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations, monitoring and supervision of the Longview After All program. The Program Administrator is responsible for the safety of all students, developing, maintaining and evaluating the educational component of the After All program and ensuring professional development for all staff.
WORK PERFORMED

Direct and monitor educational program for After All:
- Monitor development and implementation of the educational curriculum.
- Observe activities to ensure staff’s adherence to program philosophy, policies and goals are being followed.
- Purchase supplies needed for the educational program and nutritional program.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate staff to student ratios and provide classroom support as needed. It is understood that the Program Administrator will work in the classrooms at both After All locations from time to time to model appropriate interactions with students and assist in the classroom as needed.
- Recruit, hire, train and evaluate childcare employees for the Longview After All program.
Coordinate placement of children entering and exiting the Longview After All program.
Maintain internal controls by assisting the Director of Children & Youth Services:
- Knowledge of the budgeting and grant management process to sufficiently substitute for the Director of Children & Youth Services as needed.
- Develop and implement programs and policies at After All.
- Establish, implement, and maintain procedures for building cleanliness or other duties as deemed necessary.
- Establish and maintain procedures for personnel and building security, including HIPAA compliance.
- Coordinate building safety and security, including supervising emergency evacuations, managing emergency supplies and procedures.
In collaboration with all Longview After All staff, be accessible and attentive to the needs of families:
- Work with families to provide support and information as needed.
- Provide information and support to staff on issues regarding families.
- Act as a resource to parents for behavioral and developmental concerns.
- Address parent concerns and schedule parent meetings as needed.
- Support organization and center fundraisers by planning and attending center-based events and supporting organization events.
- Contribute to the monthly After All newsletter.
Participate in appropriate internal and external training programs, conferences, courses, workshops or other staff development opportunities for professional growth.
Shall be knowledgeable of the developmental status, health, special needs (IEP) goals/programs, background/families of all of the children supported within the Longview After All program.
Will maintain active communication with families of children and be responsive to any family or child’s crisis situation (in conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services) to include the involvement of appropriate resources/agencies.
- Respond to all concerns or questions in a prompt and professional manner.
- Ensure routine communication with families from direct-line, supervisory, and administrative staff.
Will ensure professional growth and development of staff in conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services:
- Assist with accreditation and licensing for the Longview After All program.
- Maintain staff MD EXCELS records
- Assure all staff meet training requirements per MSDE licensing and accreditation requirements.
- Assist staff with schedule changes as needed to assure attendance.
- In conjunction with the Director of Children & Youth Services identify appropriate trainings to support professional growth.
- Assist with four in-service days per year.
- Attend classroom meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings per the direction of the Director of Children & Youth Services.
Provide direct supervision to:
- Group Aide and Substitute Group Aides
- Group Leader
- Because of the above duties, the Program Administrator will be available to take calls regarding staff that are unexpectedly out and cannot come to work and arranging for appropriate coverage.
Work cooperatively with Director of Children & Youth Services to monitor grants, specifically:
- Reporting requirements
- Site visits
- Progress meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Director qualified of a licensed MSDE childcare center or meet qualifications within a year, plus a Masters’ degree in any field plus three years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor’s degree in any field plus five years of relevant professional experience; or associate degree in early childhood with at least 15 semester hours of approved coursework plus seven years of relevant professional experience. Three years of experience must be at a supervisory level.
Must meet childcare regulations; must maintain at a level 6 or higher credential.
Must communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.