[2026-2027] After School Director

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

The After School Director is responsible for leading a high-quality middle school after-school program that extends KIPP NYC's commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day. Reporting jointly to the Regional Manager of After School Programs and partnering closely with school leadership teams, the After School Director will develop, manage, and continuously improve programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning.

• Develop and implement a clear vision for after-school programming that aligns with KIPP NYC's mission, values, and educational priorities
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students feel known, valued, and supported
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school staff
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction and student engagement
• Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning
• Ensure all staff complete required professional development hours and compliance training
• Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after-school programming with school-day priorities and student needs
• Create systems that promote strong communication and collaboration between school-day and after-school staff
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships
• Plan and execute family engagement and community-building events that strengthen connections between families, schools, and after-school programs
• Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet and exceed enrollment targets
• Develop strategies to ensure consistent student participation and engagement throughout the program year
• Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions as needed
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and organizational requirements
• Maintain accurate program records, data collection systems, and required reporting
• Complete all required DYCD trainings and translate learning into improved program practices and student experiences
• Collaborate with school-based and regional teams to develop and implement crisis management and student support plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, students, families, community organizations, and regional stakeholders
• Represent KIPP NYC positively within the broader community
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships that enhance programming and student outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience working with school-age children in educational, youth development, recreation, childcare, or social service settings
• At least one year of supervisory experience in an after-school program, childcare setting, educational environment, or related field
• Experience developing, managing, and evaluating programs with measurable goals and outcomes
• Knowledge of or experience working with DYCD, DOH, and/or OCFS regulations preferred
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing adults to achieve ambitious goals
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and use data to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, staff, students, families, community partners, and external stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and stewarding resources effectively
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Deep belief in KIPP NYC's mission and an unwavering commitment to educational equity and student success
• Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor

Compensation And Benefits

KIPP NYC offers a salary ranging from $65,000 - $80,000. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with the school calendar.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term / Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.