Assistant Community School Director

Roads to Success Inc•New York, NY

71d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future. OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success. PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Assistant Community School Director supports the planning, implementation, and coordination of all community school and afterschool programming. They work closely with the Community School Director and the Afterschool Director to ensure alignment between school-day priorities, youth development goals, and extended learning activities. This role is responsible for operational efficiency, partner coordination, family engagement, compliance, and staff supervision. In the absence of the Community School Director or Afterschool Director, this position will serve as the point person for the school community, program staff, and agency partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in youth development, community schools, or education.
At least one year of experience supervising staff or managing school-based programs.
Familiarity with NYC DOE systems, school operations, and community school models preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and DYCD/DOE data platforms.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Community School Director and Afterschool Director in developing and maintaining relationships with the school principal, assistant principals, teachers, and key stakeholders.
Facilitate coordination between school-day and after-school staff and help manage CBO and DOE partner integration.
Assist with recruitment, hiring, and supervision of qualified staff.
Participate in and support both community school and afterschool team meetings, governance meetings, and initiatives like attendance improvement planning.
Help oversee space use planning for student/family services and special events.
Serve as liaison with agencies, city partners, nonprofit providers, and school-based program collaborators.
Support the daily operations of community school and afterschool programs, including implementation of enrichment, academic, recreational, and SEL components.
Ensure compliance with DOE, DYCD, DOHMH, and OCFS regulations and protocols.
Track and ensure timely submission of attendance, incident reports, and program documentation.
Support implementation of Saturday, holiday, and summer programming.
Ensure staff clearances, medical forms, training certificates, and documentation are current and compliant.
Assist with management of equipment, supplies, and procurement.
Directly supervise Group Leaders, Instructors, and Tutors in coordination with the Afterschool Director.
Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback.
Lead or co-lead team meetings and professional development workshops.
Coordinate staff schedules, ensure appropriate coverage, and maintain timekeeping records.
Ensure programs reflect youth development best practices and support school-day learning goals.
Assist in the development, alignment, and evaluation of curricula across both community school and afterschool program areas.
Collaborate with education specialists and support enrichment partners.
Coordinate and supervise field trips, special events, and culminating projects.
Support parent engagement strategies including communication, workshops, and outreach.
Represent the program at school events, PTA/SLT meetings, and afterschool partner events as needed.
Promote access to support services, including referrals to mental health, housing, or youth employment resources.
Help plan and support family nights, talent shows, open houses, and other community-building events.
Maintain accurate records and logs of student attendance, behavior, and engagement.
Use program data and stakeholder input to inform program planning and continuous improvement.
Support the implementation of needs and asset assessments.
Contribute to regular performance reports and funder updates.