Middle School After-school Site Director

Department: After-school Programs - Middle School | Location: Manhattan | Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

About the role

Manhattan Youth is looking for a full-time Middle School After-school Site Director to join our dedicated team. The Site Director is responsible for the supervision and daily operations of their assigned after-school program and play a critical role in Manhattan Youth’s ability to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs. The Program Director provides hands-on leadership and direction for after-school staff, engage in direct supervision of children, and collaborate with After-school teachers to develop age-appropriate curriculum, activities and projects across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. Daily job duties are divided between administrative responsibilities and on-site supervision of after-school programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and hands-on daily supervision (2-6pm) of Manhattan Youth’s age appropriate after-school activities (sports, arts, STEM and other academic enrichment, leadership)
• Assist in development of after-school curricula and special events
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluation and development of after-school staff
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, address emergency situations and disciplinary issues, and maintain incidence logs
• Handle discipline issues for children and staff
• Maintain open and regular communication with school principal, faculty, PTA, staff, students and parents
• Lead weekly staff meetings and professional development trainings when necessary
• Manage after-school club enrollment, assignments and changes for participants, and track club attendance
• Coordinate program/staff schedules to meet needs of comprehensive after-school programming and DOE requirements and ensure coverage when staff members are absent
• Manage and track after-school equipment, consumables, supplies and snack inventory
• Perform all job-related duties as assigned and needed

Requirements

4-year university degree in education or a related field required, plus 3 years after-school, education and/or childcare experience

Skills

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all records
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive), Zoom, ATS, scheduling software
• Knowledge of or ability to master employee scheduling and newsletter applications
• Ability to take initiative, maintain tact and diplomacy, use sound judgment, anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Commuter benefits
• Generous PTO
• Supportive and friendly environment

Pay

$65,000 - $68,000 per year

Schedule

Monday through Friday 10:30am-6:30pm