FT After School Program D

About the role

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the role of After School Program Director. In this full-time role, you will have overall accountability for the growth, quality, and success of the assigned after school program operation, its students, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and the implementation of programs and/or processes in order to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans in coordination with Program Manager and HR.
• Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourages 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.
• Collaborates with 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 Principal and APs on program delivery to align with goals in relation to student achievement and performance.
• Maintains a positive, patient, and calm demeanor, and establishes a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
• Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to, student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work.
• 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.
• 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 in an after school or community center setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow.
• 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.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow.
• 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.

Benefits

This role requires you to be in-person. Pay: $58,500 - 62,500 (salary offer will be commensurate with experience and education)

Pay

$58,500 - 62,500 (salary offer will be commensurate with experience and education)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm

Application

To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/