FT After School Program Director - Brooklyn

NEW YORK EDGE, INC • New York, NY

64d • $58,500 - $62,500

About The Position

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the After School Program Director role. In this full-time role, you will be accountable for the growth, quality, and success of the assigned after-school program operation, its students, and staff. The primary responsibility of the Program Director is to manage the day-to-day operations to ensure that New York Edge quality standards and guidelines are met and that the program meets all contract requirements. You will foster an atmosphere of fun and learning, utilizing a broad range of sports and arts-related activities where the concept of teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship can flourish and serve as a role model to youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work.
• At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting.
• Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and implements programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department.
• Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
• Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
• Prepares various documents and reports (e.g., attendance, daily activities, daily program content, program design, etc.) for internal and external reporting.
• Provides weekly individual supervision to each staff member with feedback, goal setting, and assessment of competencies in the role.
• Supports all team members, including in-direct reports, and provides feedback as needed.
• Collaborates with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and New York Edge Curriculum and Training Departments to develop and implement monthly all-staff professional development workshops/seminars.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with goals with student achievement and performance.
• Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the center and its programs.

Benefits

• Salary range of $58,500 - $62,500, commensurate with experience and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees