About the Role
The Program Director (PD) is responsible for developing, implementing, staffing, managing, and supervising childcare and enrichment activities for elementary school children in a NYC public school facility. The PD will also develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including school administration, faculty, staff, city and state agency inspectors, parents, families, and children.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage a diverse program staff of varying levels of experience and skill
- Oversee all aspects of onsite operations of the afterschool program
- Develop and maintain relationships with important stakeholders
- Promote program within school community to increase enrollment
- Communicate regularly with families, school administrators and IF leadership
- Ensure program safety and compliance with all SACC regulations, DOE regulations and IF policies
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff
- Perform quality assessment and foster continual improvement
- Develop innovative programming that is responsive to the individual needs of participants
- Treat all people with compassion and kindness
Requirements
- Three years of experience working with children in an educational or child care setting
- One year of experience in an administrative, management and/or leadership position
- BA or BS diploma, preferably in education or related field
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organizational, time management and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback
- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-Suite
- Knowledge of budgets and expense management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations, and continue treating all people with compassion and kindness
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Education Level
- BA or BS diploma
About the Company
- Our programs are dedicated to supporting the social and emotional learning of participants by providing choice-based activities that empower student voices, and delivery methods that develop compassion, understanding and kindness.
