Assistant Director of Community Schools

Community Charter School of Paterson • Paterson, NJ

1d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Schools.
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Community Schools (SDCS), the Assistant Director supports the implementation of a comprehensive community school strategy that promotes academic achievement, student character development, strong school-community partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to support student success and well-being.
This role plays a critical leadership function in overseeing CCSP’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant, ensuring high-quality extended learning programming, compliance, and alignment with school-day instruction.
Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm M - F, some weekends included

Requirements

• BA Required
• Demonstrated experience in youth development, education, and/or community organizing, preferably in an urban school setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing programs, staff, and school or community partnerships.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using data to improve outcomes.
• Familiarity with grant writing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Agile, adaptable, and collaborative work style.
• Strong belief in CCSP’s achievement-based mission and educational model.
• Passion for supporting students and families in achieving their highest aspirations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing 21st CCLC programs or other state/federally funded grants strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in all Extended Learning Time Programs.
• Motivate students to meet high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Use student assessment data to guide instruction, interventions, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all special education-related services meet standards-driven IEP requirements across Before School, Afterschool, Saturday, and Summer programs.
• Oversee and support the implementation of 21st CCLC-funded programming, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and student needs.
• Coordinate alignment between school-day instruction and extended learning programming.
• Facilitate engaging academic, social-emotional, and leadership development opportunities.
• Model CCSP’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with the SDCS, Director of Youth Development Center, Campus Leaders, and school teams to align Community Schools and 21st CCLC efforts with school-wide goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, school staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Monitor program implementation and progress to ensure alignment with partner and grant goals.
• Attend school and community events, including some evenings and weekends; occasional travel may be required.
• Lead the Home School Council and promote meaningful family engagement.
• Support 21st CCLC family engagement requirements, including workshops, events, and communication.
• Partner with school leadership and families to support fundraising, workshops, and engagement initiatives.
• Supervise and support Site Coordinators and AmeriCorps members supporting 21st CCLC and community school programming.
• Support staff's professional learning, development, and growth.
• Attend and actively participate in professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
• Foster a collaborative team culture rooted in feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage 21st CCLC data collection, attendance tracking, and outcome reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, program activities, and outcomes across all sites.
• Manage the Community Schools and 21st CCLC data systems and files.
• Collect and analyze data to inform program improvement and grant compliance.
• Assist with 21st CCLC grant monitoring, reporting, and compliance, including deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Support grant audits and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation, writing, and submission of grant applications in collaboration with the SDCS.
• Help identify funding opportunities aligned with community school and extended learning goals.
• Manage department logistics, including student registration, fee collection, attendance tracking, staff assignments, and correspondence.
• Manage partner and vendor relationships related to 21st CCLC and community school programming, including contracts, MOUs, service documentation, and payments.
• Ensure all 21st CCLC and community school sites meet safety, compliance, and operational standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Community Schools.

Benefits

• Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP.
• The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA.
• The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director