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New York Edge · 2 months ago

FT After School Program Director - Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $62K/yr

3+ years exp

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. They are seeking a passionate After School Program Director to manage the operations of the assigned after-school program, ensuring quality standards are met and fostering a learning environment for students and staff.

EducationSportsWellness

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Urban education experienceYouth development experienceSupervisory experienceProgram planningAfter-school programsCommunication skillsGoogle Suite proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyMicrosoft Word proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work

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

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

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

Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning

Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations

Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Preferred

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