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About the Role
The Art Farm NYC is seeking a caring, organized, and enthusiastic After School Site Director to lead our K-5 afterschool program on the Upper East Side. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring student safety and engagement, and serving as a key liaison for families, school staff, and leadership. Educators are encouraged to bring their creativity within a structured curriculum, fostering a collaborative environment to create a high-quality experience for every student.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation and implementation of the afterschool program at the school site.
- Provide a safe, fun, welcoming, and engaging environment for students in K–5.
- Ensure the safety, security, and appropriate supervision of all students at all times.
- Direct and oversee site staff and daily program activities.
- Coordinate and support a team of instructors based on program enrollment and staffing needs.
- Work closely with Art Farm supervisors and colleagues to implement the daily program structure, including attendance, snack time, homework help, physical activities, enrichment activities, supervised free play, transition periods, and dismissal.
- Provide leadership and guidance to instructors, ensuring adherence to program expectations and procedures.
- Manage and supervise the student group independently when necessary.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and school administration.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians during pickup regarding student progress and program updates.
- Maintain accurate attendance, dismissal, and student records.
- Assist with required documentation, including incident/accident reports, inventory records, and parent communications.
- Monitor program quality and address issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with Art Farm senior leadership and support staff to meet program expectations.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Art Farm leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with school-age children, preferably in a school, afterschool, extended-day, camp, or similar youth program.
- Experience working with children in the PK–5 age range preferred.
- Previous experience leading a classroom, youth program, or team of instructors is strongly preferred.
- Strong classroom-management and group-management skills.
- Ability to confidently lead and supervise a large group of students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with families, school personnel, instructors, and leadership.
- Caring, patient, enthusiastic, and professional approach to working with children.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and responsive in a busy afterschool environment.
- First Aid/CPR certification is a plus.
- Successful completion of required reference checks.
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group management
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
Location
- Upper East Side (UES), New York City
Work Type
- After School Program
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience working with school-age children
- Previous leadership experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00–$25.00 per hour
About the Company
- The Art Farm NYC is an organization focused on providing creative and engaging afterschool programs.