Assistant Program Director - After School @ MS 447

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director assists the Program Director in developing and managing daily programming for the afterschool program at MS 447. The role supports all aspects of program operations and programming, and provides overall leadership and administration when the Program Director is absent. The position is based at 125 E. 181 Street, Bronx, NY 10453, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is non-exempt and pays $50,000–$55,000.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three years of experience in youth program supervision and/or administration.
Experience in program development for youth.
Ability to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Team player and approachable.
Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth-development perspective.
Ability to work occasional weekends and late evenings.
Ability to pass DOHMH and DOE clearances and background checks.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in Education or Social Work.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of all aspects of the program.
Attend staff meetings and required professional development activities.
Assist with the design and implementation of programming and scheduling.
Provide overall leadership and administration of the program in the Program Director’s absence.
Track and input student records and attendance in program databases as needed.
Help create an environment of accountability, safety, and responsibility among participants, using the established afterschool model.
Coordinate and plan program activities and culminating events.
Schedule and participate in parent involvement activities.
Network and conduct outreach to community organizations to provide services and information to program participants.
Conduct outreach to enroll participants in programming.
Perform other duties as assigned.