Commonpoint · 18 hours ago
After School Program Director, Middle School MS 214 (Bronx)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expCommonpoint Queens is seeking a Director for the After School Program at M.S. 214, focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment. The role involves overseeing program staff, designing innovative programming, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborating with the school community to enhance students’ academic and social-emotional success.
CommunitiesFitnessHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide overall supervision of the SONYC Middle School Program, including direct oversight of the Assistant Director and line staff
Design and implement innovative, grade-appropriate programming that complements the school-day curriculum, incorporating academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities to enhance student learning
Recruit, hire, screen, train, and supervise program staff, including DOE personnel, college and high school students, and volunteers
Provide ongoing supervision, support, and feedback to staff to ensure compliance with Commonpoint, Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) policies and expectations
Complete and evaluate mid-year performance reviews for staff; support staff growth through mentoring, coaching, and monthly professional development sessions
Ensure all staff files meet Department of Health (DOH) requirements, including fingerprinting, medical clearance, state forms, and necessary credentials
Monitor staff training hours and ensure completion of required training for self and team per DOH guidelines
Monitor and manage expenditures, including personnel, supplies, and OTPS, in alignment with the approved budget
Submit budget plans, purchases, and expenditures for supervisor approval as needed
Oversee submission of data and reports required by DYCD and ensure timely submission of afterschool and summer program work scopes
Ensure safe storage and availability of program supplies and materials
Serve as the primary liaison with the school community, maintaining strong working relationships with the principal, teachers, support staff, custodial and kitchen teams, school leadership, and PTA
Coordinate parent engagement events during evenings and weekends and lead outreach to community partners
Plan and implement at least two agency community events annually (e.g., Youth Showcase, Fall/Winter/Spring Festival)
Provide families with updates on student development and assist them in accessing academic, emotional, and social resources as needed
Develop long-range plans for program development, innovation, and sustainability, maintaining adaptability to changing funding and compliance requirements
Build and maintain partnerships with other agency Directors to exchange ideas and strengthen inter-agency collaboration
Participate in agency-wide meetings, including Program Director meetings, youth staff meetings, safety trainings, CPR/First Aid, and other relevant trainings
Lead coordination of the summer camp program, including hiring, orientation, curriculum development, scheduling, parent communication, and maintaining DOH compliance
Supervise summer staff performance and ensure quality programming throughout the summer session
Perform additional assignments as required to meet the evolving needs of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Education or other equivalent fields
Must have experience working with DYCD funding
At least three (3) years working with youth or adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional well-being
Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, organization, problem-solving, and management skills
Successful candidates can work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele
Ability to effectively balance and manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite is required, as is internet use in online data entry reporting systems
Ability to travel to our multiple locations and work year-round
Preferred
Spanish-speaking
Company
Commonpoint
Commonpoint is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life, through services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.25MKey Investors
CD&R Foundation
2023-06-06Grant· $4.25M
Leadership Team
Danielle Ellman
Chief Executive Officer
Danielle Hersch, LMSW, SIFI
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-06-30
2023-12-25
Company data provided by crunchbase