Program Supervisor - COMPASS After School Program

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

20h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Supervisor, who will also serve as the Content Specialist/Data Specialist, is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the implementation of curriculum and enrichment programming for the COMPASS Afterschool Program. Working closely with the Program Director, this position oversees program content across all required COMPASS content areas, provides coaching, training, and support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers, and helps maintain high-quality programming through curriculum oversight, program documentation, and data management. The Program Supervisor also supports accurate data collection, activity tracking, and reporting to ensure compliance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements while supporting continuous program improvement and positive outcomes for participants. This position will directly supervise Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Volunteers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role, including program development, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
Experience developing or implementing curriculum, lesson plans, or enrichment programming for school-age children.
Experience working in an afterschool, education, recreation, childcare, or youth development setting.
Experience maintaining program documentation and working with attendance, participant records, or other program data preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach staff and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.
Assist with maintaining accurate program records, attendance, activity tracking, and documentation in accordance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC).
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Content Specialist to develop, coordinate, and manage curriculum and enrichment programming across all required COMPASS content areas.
Serve as the Data Specialist to complete and maintain participant attendance, activity tracking, enrollment, and other required program documentation accurately and on time.
Provide direct supervision to Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Volunteers.
Create, organize lesson plans, and oversee the implementation of curriculum and lesson plans that align with DYCD COMPASS requirements and program goals.
Provide observation, coaching, supervision, training, and ongoing support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to promote high-quality program implementation.
Monitor program activities to ensure they are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with DYCD COMPASS requirements.
Support the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), STEAM, literacy, physical activity, academic support, college and career exploration, and life skills programming.
Maintain curriculum materials, activity schedules, and instructional resources.
Serve as program point person in the event of the director’s absence.
Review program data and documentation to ensure accuracy and assist with reports, monitoring visits, and quality assurance activities.
Work closely with the Program Director to support daily program operations, staff development, family engagement, and special events.
Build positive relationships with participants, families, school staff, community partners, and program staff to support a safe, welcoming, and engaging program.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.