SUMMARY/SCOPE/GOAL Under the direction of the site coordinator, provide leadership for the supervision and development necessary for a successful childcare program. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED: • High School diploma or equivalent. • One (1) year successful experience in childcare or similar program. PREFERRED/DESIRED: • Associate’s degree from and accredited educational institution in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING: REQUIRED: • Department of Children and Families Standards for Quality Afterschool Programs (SQAP-8hours online and in-service) and Quality Self-Assessment and Improvement of Afterschool Programs (SQAI-4 hours online as in-service) or equivalent DCF-AMAP Course Achieving and Maintaining Quality Afterschool Programs-12 hours; and School Age Certification/BAS Academy Levels I,II,and III (72 hours online) completed within 90 days of appointment. • American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification. • Valid State Driver’s license. PREFERRED/DESIRED: • Preference may be given to candidates holding CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification or Vocational Child Care Training degree.