[2026-2027] After School Program Director

KIPP NYC Public Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for leading a high-quality middle school after-school program that extends KIPP NYC's commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day. Reporting jointly to the Regional Manager of After School Programs and partnering closely with school leadership teams, the Program Director will develop, manage, and continuously improve programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning. The Program Director plays a key role in creating engaging and supportive experiences that foster student belonging, achievement, leadership, and well-being. This role requires a highly organized, student-centered leader who can build strong teams, cultivate meaningful relationships with families and community partners, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a joyful and engaging program culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 3–4 years of experience working with school-age children in educational, youth development, recreation, childcare, or social service settings.
At least one year of supervisory experience in an after-school program, childcare setting, educational environment, or related field.
Experience developing, managing, and evaluating programs with measurable goals and outcomes.
Knowledge of or experience working with DYCD, DOH, and/or OCFS regulations preferred.
Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing adults to achieve ambitious goals.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, staff, students, families, community partners, and external stakeholders.
Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and stewarding resources effectively.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Deep belief in KIPP NYC's mission and an unwavering commitment to educational equity and student success.
Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a clear vision for after-school programming that aligns with KIPP NYC's mission, values, and educational priorities.
Ensure programming provides students with meaningful opportunities for academic growth, enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional learning.
Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students feel known, valued, and supported.
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school staff.
Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction and student engagement.
Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning.
Ensure all staff complete required professional development hours and compliance training.
Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after-school programming with school-day priorities and student needs.
Create systems that promote strong communication and collaboration between school-day and after-school staff.
Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships.
Plan and execute family engagement and community-building events that strengthen connections between families, schools, and after-school programs.
Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
Develop strategies to ensure consistent student participation and engagement throughout the program year.
Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions as needed.
Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and organizational requirements.
Maintain accurate program records, data collection systems, and required reporting.
Complete all required DYCD trainings and translate learning into improved program practices and student experiences.
Collaborate with school-based and regional teams to develop and implement crisis management and student support plans.
Manage site budgets, purchasing, expense tracking, reporting, and budget modifications in partnership with the Finance Team.
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources while maximizing program impact and student experiences.
Monitor expenditures and align spending decisions with program goals and priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, students, families, community organizations, and regional stakeholders.
Represent KIPP NYC positively within the broader community.
Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships that enhance programming and student outcomes.