Program Director

CHILDREN OF PROMISE NYC • New York, NY

3d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) is a community-based organization located in Brooklyn that provides a year-round, unique, integrated service model that meets the distinctive needs of children with an incarcerated parent(s). CPNYC’s mission is to provide our children with guidance, support and the necessary resources to effectively develop leadership skills, form positive social relationships and enhance academic performance. Implementing the principles and best practices of youth development, this innovative after-school and summer program infuses a mental health model. Program Description Children of Promise, NYC operate for the entirety of the school year, from the end of school to 6pm daily. We also run a robust summer program, which operates from 8am-5pm daily for 8 weeks during summer. Program Goals Increase positive academic behaviors Develop positive attitudes/youth development indicators Provide positive supports and opportunities for members Increase parent/guardian engagement and satisfaction Guide members to actively select their high school and enroll in college prep classes Increase members' academic achievement

Requirements

• BA/BS or five + years equivalent experience.
• A minimum of one year successful experience teaching in an educational environment
• A minimum of two years successful experience supervising staff
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and curriculum development and ability to design programs to meet the learning needs of middle school students
• A demonstrated ability to coordinate, inspire, and motivate others
• High level of communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience working in an ethnically diverse community
• Energy, leadership skills, strong initiative, ability to motivate through positive reinforcement
• Availability to work with some flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events
• Strong interpersonal, team development, organizational, and management skills
• Clear background check and history indicating fitness to work with children, clear fingerprinting from DOJ
• Negative TB Test
• Current CPR/1st Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• Teaching credential (multiple-subjects or single-subject) and/or Master’s in Education
• Competency in writing and speaking in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the after-school program, ensuring a quality educational and youth development experience for all participants.
• Develops and maintains a strong relationship with school staff, including scheduling regular check-ins with the principal and community school coordinator and participating in collaborative partner meetings.
• Coordinates programming with partner organizations and volunteers.
• Develops and regularly revisits instructional plans for each grade level, with the objective of supporting all members in becoming academically proficient and developing the life skills and attitudes necessary to achieve high school graduation.
• Determines ongoing needs/interests of students, parents, and school staff and reviews and revises program offerings to meet emerging needs/interests.
• Arranges trainings to support after-school instructors in designing and delivering effective lessons.
• Prepares for and supports informal and formal program evaluation.
• Builds strong relationships with parents by leading parent orientations and meetings (ideally in English and Spanish); connecting daily at pick-up time; making phone calls regarding student attendance, attitude, and participation; encouraging participation in BGCP and school celebrations; and organizing workshops, family nights, or other events that increase parents’ connection to and involvement in their child’s school and education.
• Purchases and prepares materials for activities as needed.
• Selects, trains, and manages all CPNYC staff, including evaluating and assessing their needs for ongoing professional development.
• Delegates work appropriately to the Assistant Director, Educational Specialist, and Counselors.
• Manages staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Provides last-minute coverage in classrooms as needed.
• Leads professional development, staff meetings, and some trainings.
• Documents and shares lessons learned with other site managers across the organization.
• Creates a positive work atmosphere.
• Fosters teamwork and a constructive exchange of ideas.
• Ensures that all staff adhere to CPNYC and school behavior, discipline, and safety policies.
• Sets high expectations for staff and students and demands compliance.
• Manages site expenses, ensuring quality program implementation within budgetary limits.
• Compiles data and tracks students for program evaluation and reporting.
• Creates opportunities to publicize and involve CPNYC in school events (e.g. Open House, Back-to-School Nights, parent conference days, staff development) as well as events in the broader community (e.g, city council meetings, parent education opportunities).
• Prepares and gives presentations as needed.
• Supports CPNYC events, initiatives, and general organizational needs.
• Takes pride in and responsibility for school-site facilities: Organizes the CPNYC office. Keeps signs and bulletin boards neat and current. Decorates walls with members’ work and motivational pieces to create a space conducive to learning. Ensures that the area fosters physical and emotional safety. Ensures that all facilities on campus that CPNYC uses are left as they were found.
• Executes and participates in special events and fieldtrips as needed.
• Is respectful of other staff members’ time by being prompt to scheduled meetings.
• Is flexible with hours as needed for the program to best serve its members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager