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City of Sacramento · 3 days ago

Program Developer (4th R)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $58K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Program Developer for their 4th 'R' elementary school age program. The role involves planning and developing recreational and educational activities, maintaining relationships with customers, and overseeing program implementation.

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Responsibilities

Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities and programs

Select a variety of activities appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults

Maintain positive and supportive relationships with customers

Review program plans with Program Leaders and instruct them in program implementation

Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, events, and programs

Instruct children, adolescents, and adults in various activities, events, and programs

Select and arrange field trips, special events, and guest speakers

Assist with the preparation of the site newsletter

Lead, train, and assist with evaluating assigned staff

Arrange for the purchase of materials and supplies; monitor supplies; and participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility, supplies, and equipment

Inspect site and equipment for potential safety hazards and take corrective action to prevent injuries

Serve as Program Coordinator in their absence

Maintain records and develop monthly status reports

Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Child development knowledgeRecreation program planningSupervision principlesFirst aid certificationCommunity service activitiesPatience with childrenEnglish proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations

Teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program

12 units in college level courses covering child growth and development, human growth and development, child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum

3 units in administrative or staff relations

One year of leadership experience in a recreational, educational, child care, special events, or community service setting

Successful completion of college-level courses with major course work in recreation, education, child development, gerontology, or a closely related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-or-year basis

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment

Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test

Pass a tuberculosis screening test

Complete 'Mandated Reporter' training within two weeks of appointment

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

Ability to plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities

Ability to organize and direct a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community service activities and programs

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to maintain patience while working with children, adolescents, and adults

Ability to keep records and prepare reports

Ability to express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing