21st CCLC Assistant Program Director

New Castle Community School Corporation; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Castle Community School Corporation's Community Education Center in New Castle, Indiana, seeks an Assistant Program Director for the 21st CCLC program. The role provides leadership, oversees afterschool and summer OST programming across three elementary sites, and ensures compliance with Title IV grant guidelines.

The ideal candidate will coordinate staffing, data reporting, partnerships, and program improvement, while aligning activities with district goals and Indiana Education Department

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Degree in education or child development encouraged.
• Willingness to obtain CYC certification.
• Experience managing afterschool or youth programs.
• Ability to interpret regulations and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6 site coordinators and 3 part-time youth.
• Coordinate OST programming across three sites.
• Develop reports for district administration.
• Coordinate transportation with operations.
• Monitor data systems and ensure grant compliance.

Skills

OST program management

Staff supervision

Communication

Budget management

Data reporting

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education/child development background preferred

Job description

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21st CCLC Assistant Program Director

New Castle Community School Corporation Community Education Center - New Castle, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981889

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Program Director of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program will help provide leadership and ongoing development, implementation, and management of out-of-school time (OST) programming. New Castle Community Schools’ 21st CCLC program conducts after school and summer programming for three elementary schools. The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting in implementing the grant-funded program at each school site and managing effective operations, reporting, staffing and compliance required. The 21st CCLC program is funded through Title IV grant funds. The Assistant Director must ensure all programming components align with and adhere to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Indiana Department of Education. Staying up to date with policies related to 21st CCLC programming is a requirement of the position. Changes in state policy may influence the day-to-day functions of the Assistant Director position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culture & Instruction:
• Articulate New Castle Community Schools’ 21st CCLC vision, mission, and objectives to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with local school and district administration to align OST programming with students’ academic needs
• Plan, create, and implement all aspects of OST programming for all sites in the 21st CCLC program
• Identify, recruit, and retain students in the 21st CCLC program
• Prepare and coordinate summer programming in conjunction with community partners
• Develop and implement strategies for improving programming on an ongoing basis
• Program Administration:
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel in the 21st CCLC program including 6 full time site coordinators (1 per site) and 3 part time youth
• Coordinate transportation with operations department and serve as point of contact for OST transportation needs
• Manage data monitoring system required by guidelines to track and evaluate programming
• Work with contracted external evaluator to assess programming and implement continuous improvement
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and partners as needed to manage effective programming
• Serve as liaison between OST programming and families of participating students
• Other:
• Develop reports as required by school district administration
• Keep abreast of changes and updates for the 21st CCLC grant compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• Bachelors degree preferred; Associates degree required
• Degree in education or child development field (preferred)
• Willingness to obtain Child and Youth Care (CYC) Certification
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Manage out-of-school time personnel during afterschool and summer programming
• Ability to manage student records including attendance, registration, and contacts
• Establish and foster relationships with community partners
• Event coordination both on and off site
• Managing grant-funded projects or programs
• Ability to interpret regulations and guidelines created by governmental agencies
• Effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and manage budget
• Conflict resolution with students and/or parents
• Preferred Experience:
• Supervisory experience of youth programs
• Managing small teams in multiple locations
• Youth program development
• Management of a new/start up program
• Data tracking and reporting

PAY & HOURS

• Job Type: Full Time Exempt
• Hours: Monday - Thursday; 10:30a-6:30p, Friday 8:00-4:00
• Contracted Days: 220 days per school year
• Salary: Starting at $50,000/year
• *This position is grant-funded. Funding is currently secured for three school years. Employment beyond the third year of the program is contingent on additional funding.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required