About the Role
LEAP's Afterschool Assistant Program Directors are responsible for overall site management and operations in alignment with LEAP strategic and organizational goals. This role integrates stakeholder customization and ensures compliance with all NYS School Age Child Care laws, regulations, and policies. The Assistant Program Director will support the Afterschool Program Director in supervising arts-integrated programming, managing and training staff, streamlining program curricula, building community partnerships, and establishing an organizational structure.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and security of each participant by ensuring programs operate in compliance with all applicable LEAP, and New York State School Age Child Care protocols and procedures.
- Recruit and train program staff in youth and professional development areas.
- Coordinate and follow up on participant outreach, enrollment, and attendance to meet programmatic goals and stakeholder benchmarks.
- Oversee staff scheduling, timesheets, and coordination.
- Plan, organize, and produce LEAP, DYCD, and school partnership events evidencing high-quality arts-based programming.
- Monitor, evaluate, and manage all aspects of a program to ensure its quality, effectiveness, and alignment with stated goals.
- Ensure all funder and regulatory agency data requirements are met and submitted in a timely manner.
- Provide direct site supervision and management in the absence of the Program Director.
- Ensure and track that the budget and expenses are aligned and maintained within organizational financial guidelines.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, and special events to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Track attendance, event participation, surveys, and other organizational data to support program effectiveness reports.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
- Prior management and supervisory experience required.
- Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred.
- Familiarity with diverse ethnic and cultural communities.
- Outstanding organizational, collaborative, critical thinking, and writing skills.
- Sensitivity to parent concerns and child development issues.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, initiative, and the ability to adapt quickly to change.
- Proven ability to serve as a dynamic team leader.
- Experience working with youth and families in a school-based or community-based setting preferred (i.e., afterschool or NYC Public Schools).
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
- A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential OR a School-Age Child Care Credential OR an associate’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field is a plus.
- Familiarity with Program Budgeting and fiscal management is a plus.
- Familiarity with DYCD Online and database management is a plus.
- Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Internet, Zoom/Google Classroom and computer savvy is a plus.
- Pre-employment screening is required, including criminal history checks.
Skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Strong active listening skills
- Ability to build & maintain positive relationships
- Ability to motivate, guide, & mentor staff
- Strong decision-making & conflict resolution skills
- Capacity to delegate tasks effectively & provide constructive feedback
- Experience developing & implementing curriculum & lesson plans
- Ability to manage program budgets & resources effectively
- Skills in program evaluation & continuous improvement
- Understanding of child development principles & best practices
- Experience working with school-aged children in a recreational or educational setting
- Ability to adjust teaching methods based on student needs
- Adept at various software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, online meeting platforms, & other afterschool program software
- Demonstrated commitment to youth development & strengths-based approaches
- Professional demeanor & ability to maintain confidentiality
Location
- P.S. 145M- The Bloomingdale School
Work Type
- Part-Time
- On-Site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Supervisory experience
- Management experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $35/hour
About the Company
- At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs, we build a great place to work.
- You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.
- We are community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility.
- We are creative, flexible, and open-minded.
- We are collaborative and mission driven.
- We are accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals.
- We are committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication.
- We are champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture.
- We are supporters of self-care and the well-being of others.
- We are, above all… FUN!
- At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact, all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.
Equal Opportunity
- WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.
