FT Assistant Director - Queens

NEW YORK EDGE, INC•New York, NY

4d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

New York Edge is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to help administer its after-school program. Under the supervision of the After-School Program Director, the Assistant Director supports enrichment activities and theme-based projects, schedules activities, supervises staff, maintains records and reports, communicates with parents, and organizes special events. The Assistant Director covers the site when the After-School Program Director is absent, under the supervision of the Program Manager. The role oversees academic counselors and the program’s academic component, supports youth learning and development, leads off-site trips, and helps ensure that the program complies with applicable DYCD, DOE, and DOHMH regulations and timelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with days and shifts varying according to site needs. The position is in person and requires availability in late afternoons and/or evenings. The listed location is Brooklyn. Salary is $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or actively completing a B.A. degree.
At least one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.
Knowledge and skill in academics, sports, or arts programming, with prior successful experience teaching and instructing youth in one or more of those areas.
Knowledge of the New York City Department of Education.
Ability to work late afternoons and/or evenings.

Responsibilities

Supervise academic counselors and oversee an academic component of the after-school program.
Prepare alternative activities for homework sessions that complement the academic session.
Align homework sessions with day-school standards of learning to provide a seamless day.
Lead off-site trips and supervise students and staff throughout each outing.
Encourage and lead projects that foster academic, cultural, and artistic growth.
Provide coverage for activity specialists.
Promote teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship, and take ultimate responsibility for youth behavior at the site and on trips.
Communicate program challenges, progress, and successes to the After-School Program Director.
Ensure the after-school program complies with DYCD, DOE, and DOHMH regulations and timelines, and stay current with local, state, and federal pandemic-management conditions and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with implementing enrichment activities and theme-based projects, scheduling activities, daily staff supervision, record keeping and reporting, parent communication, and special events.
Cover the site in the absence of the After-School Program Director under the supervision of the Program Manager.