After School Youth Program Education Director (011)

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Youth Program Education Director plans, organizes, conducts, evaluates, and facilitates departmental programs, activities, and events, and provides individual guidance and referrals as needed. The position is based at the Murphy Clubhouse in Brooklyn, New York, and delivers education programming for youth ages 6–18. The director ensures programs support the Academic Success priority outcome area and meet graduation and education initiative standards and goals established by Madison and BGCA. This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during afternoon and evening hours.

Requirements

A four-year degree from a state-accredited university or college is mandatory.
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and supervise educational programs and services.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6–18, and with a range of organizational personnel.
High motivation and dedication to the organizational mission.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and engage members of all ages and genders for Education programs.
Assist with recruiting and training departmental staff.
Supervise and evaluate assigned staff members in all phases of their work.
Deliver engaging programming for boys and girls ages 6–18.
Ensure delivery of programs in the Academic Success priority outcome area.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment in program areas.
Plan and conduct staff meetings and Family Workshops.
Conduct periodic inventories of departmental equipment, recommend needed materials and resources, order required materials, and maintain the Education Department budget.
Participate in organizational meetings and conferences as requested.
Ensure thorough evaluation of departmental programs and services.
Submit all required reports.
Initiate and maintain community contacts with families, schools, and other organizations and institutions to enhance programs and services.
Create an up-to-date learning environment for members.
Meet standards and goals established by Madison and BGCA for graduation and education initiatives.