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About the Role

The Associate, After School Assistant Program Director is a key member of KIPP NYC's After School Programs team, supporting the successful day-to-day operation of a high-quality after school program that promotes academic enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning. This role plays a critical part in supporting program operations, maintaining compliance systems, coordinating administrative processes, and helping create joyful after school experiences.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director with the daily management and operation of the after school program.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing daily program operations to ensure high-quality implementation.
Complete administrative tasks, reports, and operational projects accurately and within required timelines.
Maintain organized participant, staff, and program records in accordance with DYCD regulations and KIPP NYC policies.
Assist with additional operational initiatives and department projects as assigned.
Maintain participant information, attendance records, and required documentation within DYCD Connect and other applicable systems.
Ensure attendance, enrollment, and compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted by required deadlines.
Monitor participant files and operational documentation to ensure compliance with DYCD requirements and internal standards.
Assist with monitoring daily staff-to-participant ratios and support overall program compliance.
Maintain confidential student and staff records in accordance with organizational policies.
Assist in planning and coordinating family engagement events, student showcases, celebrations, field trips, and special events.
Build positive, welcoming relationships with students and families while supporting an inclusive program culture.
Supervise students during daily programming, enrichment activities, trips, and special events as needed.
Support implementation of engaging activities that promote academic enrichment, leadership development, positive youth development, and social-emotional growth.
Maintain first aid supplies, emergency materials, and safety kits for the program.
Document incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and safety issues in accordance with KIPP NYC and DYCD procedures.
Prepare incident reports for review and submission by the Program Director.
Support a safe, structured, and positive learning environment where students are known, challenged, and supported.
Partner closely with the Program Director, Content Specialists, school leaders, and after school staff to ensure high-quality programming and operational excellence.
Serve as the acting program leader, in partnership with the Content Specialist, during the Program Director's absence.
Build strong working relationships with school staff and regional after school leadership to ensure alignment between the school day and after school programming.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and outstanding student experiences.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience working in youth development, after school programming, expanded learning, or a Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)-funded program.
Knowledge of DYCD regulations, reporting requirements, and DYCD Connect preferred.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience maintaining records, managing administrative processes, and supporting operational systems.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that all students deserve access to joyful, high-quality learning experiences beyond the school day.
Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Google Workspace proficiency

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
In-person

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

Standard hourly rate of $23.08

About the Company

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.
Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, supported over 4,700 alumni, and employ more than 1,100 dedicated team members.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.