Job Details: Job Location: Main Headquarters - Albany, NY, Salary Range: $17.30 - $17.80Hourly, Candidate must be cognizant of and then adhere to NYS OCFS regulations. Candidate oversees daily operation of the Pre-K and Kindergarten program at ASH, Montessori, or TOAST in Albany, NY. Position is held from September to June during the Albany School Calendar year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  •    To design and/or implement daily activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten children including working after hours on lesson plans.  •    To set a good example for children. •    To gather and set up the necessary supplies and equipment for planned activities. •    To supervise and engage children in various activities at all times. •    To distribute snacks. •    To communicate with parents, coworkers, and supervisors. •    To work with fellow staff members to create a teamwork atmosphere. •    To assume duties as requested by Director and/or Assistant Director. •    To follow all policies and procedures as outlines in the Staff Handbook. •    To be available to work JCC Vacation Camp when school is not in session. •    Oversees any staff members assigned to the Pre-K/Kindergarten area. •    Assists with interview process for new Pre-K counselor candidates. •    Help students acquire new or improved program skills. •    Attend all scheduled conferences, trainings and meetings during afterschool and/or after regular daily afterschool hours. •    Assume tasks in a mature manner and work with students in a warm and sensitive way, following the program schedule. •    Assist with inventory of equipment at beginning and end of the school year. •    Bring any concerns about students and staff to Director of Youth Services. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities     •    Current CPR and first aid certification preferred •    MAT certification preferred •    Must be at least 18 years old   Qualifications: Education and Experience:  •    Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred or at least 9 college credits in Early Childhood or Child Development with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate •    Previous experience with children required (minimum 2 years) •    Previous supervisory experience preferred (minimum 2 years)      Working Environment:   •    Able to work indoors and outdoors, in and around a school, and at offsite locations for field trips that occur indoors and outdoors, etc. •    Assist Site Director with inspection of program area and equipment for safety concerns. Physical Demands: o    Will include moving/lifting tables, boxes, groceries, other program equipment, etc.  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Other •    Assist with fundraising events as needed •    Spearhead or assist on special projects as may be assigned •    Perform other duties as assigned This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the successful candidate will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or other management staff as required.  The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Every employee of the SAAJCC is an at-will employee, and this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.