Afterschool Assistant Program Director (Multiple Positions, Bronx Locations)

Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

LEAP's Afterschool Assistant Program Directors are responsible for overall site management and operations in alignment with LEAP strategic and organizational goals while integrating stakeholder customization and integration, as well as all NYS School Age Child Care laws, regulations, and policies. The After School Assistant Program Director will assist the Afterschool Program Director with the overall supervisor of the LEAP Afterschool arts integrated programming, and is responsible for managing/training the staff, streamlining program curricula working closely with LEAP internal departments and Education Specialists, building capacity through community and stakeholder partnerships, and establishing an organizational structure for the program. The Afterschool Assistant Program Director will work closely with LEAP Program Director, senior staff and internal departments in alignment with LEAP’s vision and mission, and in strong partnership with school partners.

Requirements

• Two (2) years supervisory experience required
• Prior management and supervisory experience required
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish), preferred
• Familiarity with diverse ethnic and cultural communities
• Outstanding organizational, collaborative, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Sensitivity to parent concerns and child development issues
• Enthusiasm, creativity, initiative and the ability to adapt quickly to change
• The proven ability to serve as a dynamic team leader
• Experience working with youth and families in a school-based or community-based setting preferred (i.e. afterschool or NYC Public Schools)
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

• A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential OR A School-Age Child Care Credential OR An associate’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
• Familiarity with Program Budgeting, and fiscal management
• Familiarity with DYCD Online and database management
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Internet, Zoom/Google Classroom and computer savvy

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of each participant by ensuring programs operate in compliance with all applicable LEAP, and New York State School Age Child Care protocols and procedures.
• Recruitment & train program staff in a variety of youth and professional development areas; Coordinate and following up on participant outreach, enrollment and attendance to meet programmatic goals and stakeholder benchmarks; Oversee staff scheduling, timesheets & coordination
• Plan, organize, and produce LEAP, DYCD and school partnership events evidencing high quality arts-based programming.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and managing all aspects of a program to ensure its quality, effectiveness, and alignment with stated goals; Ensure all funder and regulatory agency data requirements are met and submitted in a timely manner,
• Ensure and track that the budget and expenses are aligned and maintained within the organizational financial guidelines, including staffing, supplies, and other expenses.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours
• Tracking attendance, event participation, surveys, and other organizational data asks, supporting the generation of reports to assess the program's effectiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree