Community School Director

Grand St Settlement Inc.•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The 21st Century Community Learning Center Community School Director collaborates with the school for in-school and out-of-school time programming to meet the needs of participants and the school. The Director is also responsible for the supervision of the program and staff. This role is for the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Lower East Side Prep, within the Youth Services Department, specifically for the 21st Century Community Learning Center program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least five years of experience coordinating and/or developing adolescent services and programming in an urban environment and high school setting.
Experience with program coordination, management & supervision of team of staff, budget & program management, event planning, resource connection, referral coordination with various youth age groups
Experience managing, implementing and coordinating youth service programs in a DOE school building and in partnership with DOE Leadership (Principals, APs, Parent Coordinators, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance- $25 nonrefundable fee required and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration and school leadership team
Ability to engage, build relationships, and demonstrate empathy with adolescents
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
Familiar with Socio-Emotional and Trauma-Informed practices
Must be an outstanding strategic thinker
Diverse cultural competence is a must

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

Organize Community School Team
Act as a lead to coordinate with the School, other CBO partners, and City agencies around data driven decision making progress towards agreed-upon outcomes
Participates in the development and direct implementation of the Community School Plan while adhering to principal and School Leadership Team
Assists in developing and carrying out parent and community engagement efforts
Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
Participates in regular CSD peer forums organized by the Department of Education’s Office of Community Schools
Managing & monitoring all activity specialists for expanded learning and enrichment activities. Work with lead evaluation team to assess program effectiveness and impact
Serves as the on-site supervisor and arrange programming to align with instruction and added instructional hours at the school
Manage multiple program contracts to ensure deliverables are met, ie. Advantage after school program
Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance.
Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days
Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending.
Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts
Identify and build relationships with key service providers needed to best support students and families.
Participate in weekly team meetings and weekly individual supervision
Communicate with school personnel and administration, as well as participate in meetings