About the Role
East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan dedicated to expanding opportunities for individuals, families, and communities through education, career, and supportive services. The SONYC After School programs align with this mission by providing high-quality services within community centers and school partnerships. The Program Director will oversee the daily operations of the program, supervise and develop staff, manage enrollment and program quality, cultivate partnerships with school leadership and families, and ensure the successful implementation of program goals and contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the SONYC after-school program to ensure high-quality services and successful program operations.
- Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support program staff through regular observations, meetings, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Education (DOE), Department of Health (DOH), School-Age Child Care (SACC), and organizational policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor engaging academic, enrichment, recreational, leadership, and social-emotional learning activities that meet the needs of participating youth.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with school administrators, teachers, families, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor student enrollment, attendance, retention, and participation to meet contractual performance targets and program goals.
- Maintain accurate program documentation, reports, databases, incident reports, and other required records in accordance with agency and funder requirements.
- Manage program budgets, supplies, purchasing, and inventory while ensuring responsible stewardship of program resources.
- Coordinate staff schedules and ensure adequate program coverage during all operating hours, special events, school breaks, and field trips.
- Conduct staff recruitment, interviews, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations in collaboration with the Department Director and Human Resources.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all participants by maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive program environment.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, professional development sessions, and agency events as assigned.
- Travel between program locations, attend off-site meetings, and provide operational support at other agency sites as needed.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Department Director.
Requirements
- Must be able to fulfill all elements of the job description to the highest standard.
- Must be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment.
- Employees must be clear to work at ESH.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.
- Maintain flexible hours and workdays.
- The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible.
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving/ Analysis
- Communication Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Public/Community Relations
- Teamwork Orientation
- Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years in supervising more than ten program staff
- 2+ years of budget, contract, and grant management experience
Education Level
- Minimum Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred
- Master's degree in a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year
Benefits
- Health Statement
- COVID Vaccine Required
- Online trainings
- Mandated Reporter, 2 hours
- Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours
About the Company
- East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.
- ESH’s SONYC After School programs aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.
- As a member of the Youth & Adolescent Division team, the Program Director is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for youth, families, staff, and community partners.
Equal Opportunity
- East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
