PT After School Program Director

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Programs in academicsincluding STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Summary: New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the role of After School Program Director. In this part-time role, you will have overall accountability for the growth, quality and success of the assigned after school program operation, its students, and staff. The primary responsibility of the Program Director is to manage the day-to-day operations in order to ensure that New York Edge quality standards and guidelines are met and that the program is meeting all contract requirements. utilizing a broad range of sports and arts related activities where teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship can flourish and serve as a role model to youth.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12pm-6pm. Pay: $35 per hour
Eligibility for this role requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at time of offer and acceptance.
Oversee program staff, operations, services, and the implementation of programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
Conduct staff performance evaluations and development plans in coordination with the Program Manager and HR.
Provide weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social emotional learning.
Communicate regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
Coordinate outreach to the community and present on the program with the goal of actively recruiting participants.
Prepare a variety of documents and reports (e.g., attendance, daily activities, daily program content and program design) for internal and external reporting.
Provide weekly individual supervision to each staff member with feedback, goal setting, and assessment of competencies in the role.
Collaborate 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 Principal and APs on program delivery to align with goals related to student achievement and performance.
Monitor and ensure program compliance, including student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.
Education: Bachelors degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work. At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred.
Experience: 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.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow with a positive, patient and calm demeanor; strong understanding of NYC and NYS education requirements in an urban setting; knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning; proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but requires interaction with the community at-large during events, outreach, and trips.
May be required to walk up and down stairs, lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Work hours are Monday through Friday with potential for some weekend or evening activities or events.
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