Extended Day Manager

Salary: $51,597.26 - $65,012.48 Annually
Location : TX 78218, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00469
Department: Pre-K 4 SA
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
Closing Date: 12/19/2023 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for managing the Pre-K 4 SA Extended Day Program, including serving as the administrator on duty, which serves approximately 250 children daily. Assists the Education Center Director in overseeing the program during the regular instructional day. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
This position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Work Location
East Education Center; 5230 Eisenhauer Rd. San Antonio, TX (78218)
Work Hours
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Provides administrative leadership for the Extended Day program, including exercising judgement and decision-making in designing program services, creating schedules, supervising staff and children, and managing crises and emergencies.
• Provides instructional leadership for the program to include training and guiding assigned staff in the development and implementation of lessons that are developmentally appropriate, extend children's learning, and incorporate the unique interests and needs of children being served. Models instructional practices, to include conducting small-group and large-group activities and interacting with children at
  eye-level.
• Provides professional guidance, training, resources, and evaluations for assigned staff.
• Develops policy recommendations to improve program performance and outcomes.
• Develops and maintains systems for recording and reporting data related to program metrics, including attendance, child transitions, and incidents.
• Ensures compliance with Child Care Minimum Standards and Pre-K 4 SA policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develop and manage the program budget, including analyzing expense reports, identifying potential efficiencies, and evaluating and approving proposed purchases.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Pre-K 4 SA school administration, teachers, parents, and staff.
• In the case of an emergency situation, may be required to lift and carry students weighing up to 50 pounds to move students during dangerous situations.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education; or a related field with a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in education, child development or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience supervising employees within a child development center or education organization.

Applicant Information:

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Knowledge of resources available to serve the child care provisions.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software.
• Ability to actively engage with young children.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in office and classroom environments.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05
How many years of experience do you have in education, child development or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 12 or more years

06
Do you have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

07
Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Teams
• Outlook
• None of the above

08
Do you have experience supervising employees within a child development center or education organization?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered Yes to the above question, please describe your experience with supervising employees within a childdevelopment center or education organization. If you answered No to the above question, please put N/A
10
How many years of experience do you have developing and maintaining systems for recording and reporting datarelated to program metrics, including attendance, child transitions, and incidents?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 5 or more years

11
I acknowledge this position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

• I acknowledge

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