Assistant Director of After School Programs

JCCs of North America • Brooklyn, NY

82d

About The Position

The position involves overseeing the After School Program (ASP) and ensuring that all operations run smoothly. The individual will demonstrate positive leadership, act as a role model for staff and families, and maintain a positive environment for both staff and students. Responsibilities include supervising counselors, ensuring adherence to employment policies, and maintaining communication with parents regarding their children's activities and needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• Prior supervisor experience is required
• Prior experience working with children is required
• Prior experience working in After School Program is required
• Must be a team player and enjoy working with youths
• Must be dependable and able to meet the required schedule of the department
• Must have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft suites

Nice To Haves

• CPR/RTE/ First Aid certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate positive leadership
• Act as a role model to the staff and all families serviced
• Patrol rooms to assess counselors' and supervisors' performance and to ensure a positive room tone
• Ensure that counselors and staff are adhering to the H.E.S. employment policies
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Inform the Director of all matters involving staff and students of the H.E.S. After School Program
• Establish a clear separation between supervisor and counselor
• Ensure appropriate dress for counselors and staff
• Ensure students' supplies are stocked and available
• Maintain Parent Homework Completion Logs for all groups
• Make xerographs prior to the day they are needed
• Ensure computers are functioning before students' arrival
• Update attendance sheets monthly (bus and room)
• Facilitate daily transportation for safe transitions from school to H.E.S.
• Prepare alternate activities for groups
• Ensure all groups transition to their activities on time
• Prepare rooms prior to students' arrival
• Greet parents and maintain positive relationships with them
• Inform parents of occurrences involving their child(ren)
• Fill out and file homework monitoring sheets daily
• Contact parents daily regarding write-ups from homework monitoring sheets
• Maintain a professional rapport with parents
• Facilitate family engaging activities once a month
• Maintain sign-out books and date each page
• Accurately collect and record attendance in a timely manner
• Care for supplies
• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development
• Support the Director in operational components of the After School Program
• Collaborate with the Registration Department to confirm children's documentation
• Maintain a professional rapport with the schools serviced
• Take, maintain, and record attendance to support ACS and DYCD SONYC requirements
• Keep the ASP office clean and organized
• Charge and maintain walkie-talkies
• Supervise children and staff during on-site activities
• Supervise children and staff during off-site trips
• Support the facilitation of activities by activity specialists
• Communicate with parents
• Work under the supervision of the Assistant Camp Director & Camp Director
• Be punctual
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree