Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The After School Director leads a high-quality middle school after-school program, extending KIPP NYC's commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day. This role involves developing, managing, and improving programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning, fostering student belonging, achievement, leadership, and well-being.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a clear vision for after-school programming aligned with KIPP NYC's mission.
Ensure programming provides students with meaningful opportunities for academic growth, enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional learning.
Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students.
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school staff.
Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to staff.
Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning.
Ensure all staff complete required professional development and compliance training.
Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after-school programming with school-day priorities.
Create systems for strong communication between school-day and after-school staff.
Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships.
Plan and execute family engagement and community-building events.
Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet enrollment targets.
Develop strategies for consistent student participation and engagement.
Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions.
Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements.
Maintain accurate program records, data collection systems, and required reporting.
Complete all required DYCD trainings and translate learning into improved program practices.
Collaborate with teams to develop and implement crisis management and student support plans.
Manage site budgets, purchasing, expense tracking, reporting, and budget modifications.
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
Monitor expenditures and align spending with program goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, students, families, community organizations, and regional stakeholders.
Represent KIPP NYC positively within the broader community.
Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships that enhance programming and student outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 3–4 years of experience working with school-age children in educational, youth development, recreation, childcare, or social service settings.
At least one year of supervisory experience in an after-school program, childcare setting, educational environment, or related field.
Experience developing, managing, and evaluating programs with measurable goals and outcomes.
Knowledge of or experience working with DYCD, DOH, and/or OCFS regulations preferred.
Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing adults to achieve ambitious goals.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, staff, students, families, community partners, and external stakeholders.
Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and stewarding resources effectively.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Deep belief in KIPP NYC's mission and an unwavering commitment to educational equity and student success.
Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.

Skills

Program Leadership
Vision Development
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Feedback
Student Outcomes Evaluation
Team Leadership
Coaching
Professional Development
Accountability
Growth Mindset
Continuous Learning
Compliance Training
School Partnership
Family Partnership
Student Recruitment
Student Retention
Data Collection
Crisis Management
Budget Management
Resource Management
Community Engagement
Project Management
Organizational Skills
Strategic Thinking
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Judgment
Adaptability

Location

Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
New York City

Work Type

Full-time
In-person
On-site

Experience Level

3-4 years of experience working with school-age children
1 year of supervisory experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months
Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar
Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability
8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years
Annual professional development funds
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
The organization partners with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools.
KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning.
Through KIPP Forward, they support alumni in college, career, and life.
KIPP NYC serves over 9,400 students, supports 4,700 alumni, and employs over 1,100 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.