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About the Role
New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the After School Program Director role. In this full-time role, you will be accountable for the growth, quality, and success of the assigned after-school program operation, its students, and staff. The primary responsibility of the Program Director is to manage the day-to-day operations to ensure that New York Edge quality standards and guidelines are met and that the program meets all contract requirements. You will foster an atmosphere of fun and learning, utilizing a broad range of sports and arts-related activities where the concept of teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship can flourish and serve as a role model to youth.
Responsibilities
- Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and implements programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
- Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department.
- Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning.
- Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
- Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
- Prepares various documents and reports (e.g., attendance, daily activities, daily program content, program design, etc.) for internal and external reporting.
- Provides weekly individual supervision to each staff member with feedback, goal setting, and assessment of competencies in the role.
- Supports all team members, including in-direct reports, and provides feedback as needed.
- Collaborates with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and New York Edge Curriculum and Training Departments to develop and implement monthly all-staff professional development workshops/seminars.
- Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with goals with student achievement and performance.
- Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the center and its programs.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow, while maintaining a positive, patient and calm demeanor, and establishing a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
- Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting.
- Must be able to articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources and support for school and New York Edge staff members to successfully deliver on objectives.
- Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations.
- At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.
Skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person, virtually and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand
- Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
Experience Level
- 3 years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing
- 1 year supervisory experience
- 1 year experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Degrees in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Sociology, Anthropology, Child Studies, Human Development, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or other related fields may be considered based on the candidate’s coursework and applicable experience.
- At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $58,500 - $62,500
About the Company
- New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Equal Opportunity
- New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.