OST Program Director

Baltimore Curriculum Project•Baltimore, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Out-of-School Time (OST) Program Director will help to create, implement, and manage an educational and enrichment program for the students in grades kindergarten – 5th grade during after school and/or summertime. The Program Director will require a complex skill set which includes leadership, communication, education administration expertise, creativity, critical thinking, and networking. The Program Director is responsible for the planning, organization, and coordination of all phases of the school’s out-of-school time programming and operations.

Requirements

BA/BS required, with two to three (2-3) years of experience in developing and implementing educational enrichment programs.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills; ability to communicate important contextual information
Ability to manage and maintain alignment of multiple tasks/initiatives simultaneously
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, specifically low-income communities.
Strong sense of community, passion for helping children, respectful attitude; patience with students.
Ability to effectively work in a complex learning environment, free of bias and the limitation of assumptions
Ability to work individually with a student or staff member, and within a larger context of student and staff groups.
Must be able to clear a background check conducted by Baltimore City Public Schools.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of experience working with youth in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Select and supervise, with the principal or her/his designated personnel, all staff working in the program(s).
Develop the academic and enrichment curriculum, in accordance with the grant(s) and in consultation with school administration and BCP instructional team.
Manage the program budget, including ensuring open communication with BCP leadership as the fiscal agent for the program.
Manage purchasing and inventory of supplies and equipment.
Submit monthly accounting, expense and income reports so that grant reporting each month is accurate, maintain accurate payroll and staff attendance for all programs.
Work with BCP staff on all grant writing related to the school programs.
Ensure effective and frequent communications with BCP staff, parents, students, school Administration, and staff.
Supervise program and staff to recognize potential issues and apply problem solving methods as needed.
Collaborate directly with school leadership to ensure alignment and impact of OST program(s).
Provide staff, student/parent orientations, staff meetings and training.
Provide regular weekly communications with BCP staff (academic and development).
Attend school staff meetings and trainings, BCP meetings.
Assist with development and management of program partners.
Ensure proper management and supervision of all OST program facilities.
Maintain daily attendance log, snack and supper log for all programs.
Recruit students and families to the program(s).
Work closely with Community School Coordinator to leverage resources, enrichment opportunities, volunteers and new partners.
Work with Community School Coordinator and other school-wide committees to create family engagement events and initiatives for participating families.