Program Developer

The Position

The 4th "R" is a licensed elementary school age program. The Program Developer will be responsible for the recreational and educational curriculum of a year-round on school site program.

The ideal candidate will understand and have knowledge of Department of Social Services Title 22 regulations and have teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have 12 units in college level courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum and 3 units in administrative or staff relations.

To plan, develop, and assist in the operation of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities. Direction is provided by a higher-level professional or management position. Responsibilities may include the direct or indirect supervision of lower-level positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other community service activities.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• First aid, health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Facilities, equipment, and supplies needed to provide recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community services to the community.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Plan and develop recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or other special community programs and activities.
• Organize and direct a variety of recreation, educational enrichment, child care, special events, or special community service activities and programs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain patience while working with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Education: One year of leadership experience in a recreational, educational, child care, special events, or community service setting, which included responsibilities such as organizing and providing general guidance over the activities of children, teenagers, and adults. 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. Completion of thirty (30) semester units is equivalent to one year of experience. Proof of education should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications: For child-care positions, candidates must meet qualifications in accordance with current laws and regulations. Assessments: If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Pass a physical, criminal background check, and drug test.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test.

Training: Employees assigned must complete "Mandated Reporter" training within two weeks of appointment.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Physical Requirements: This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations, intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 20 pounds or less. Work Conditions: Some assignments may work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime. Environmental Conditions: Some assignments may include working outdoors and assisting reluctant participants.

Probationary Period: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

The Selection Procedure

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section.
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. (Download PDF reader)
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Program Developer examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are