After-School Assistant Director

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and

Life Insurance

EAP Services

13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 vacation

6 personal days

Retirement plan with 50% employer 6%

Student loan assistance and Education

Job summary

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, Inc. in New York City seeks an After-School Assistant Director to oversee program content and ensure alignment with DYCD standards.

The role replaces the former Education Specialist and includes curriculum development, lesson planning, and staff supervision. You will coach Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers, deliver professional development, monitor quality, and ensure accurate data entry for attendance and outcomes to meet funder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Youth Development, Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or oversight position, including program content management, staff training and coaching.
• Develop and adapt lessons to meet diverse learners, ensuring content is accessible and engaging.
• Strong knowledge of youth development practices and program design.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 vacation days, 6 personal days.
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of salary.
• Student loan assistance and education assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, LTD, AD&D and life insurance.
• EAP services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, selection and implementation of program content across COMPASS areas.
• Develop or adapt sequenced lesson plans and curricula with clear goals and objectives.
• Provide coaching, supervision and training to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders and Youth Workers.
• Conduct program observations and provide feedback to support improvement.
• Coordinate and deliver professional development opportunities for program staff.
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, consistency and alignment with objectives.
• Support evaluation and reporting by maintaining documentation of program content and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to strengthen program design and delivery.
• Maintain accurate data entry for attendance, activities and outcomes for funder reporting requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education / Youth Development / Human Services

Job description

Job Location: PS111 Jacob Blackwell - Long Island City, NY, 11101

Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Title: After-School Assistant Director

Department: Youth Services

The Content Specialist is responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of programming across COMPASS required content areas. Replacing the former Education Specialist role, this position is broader in scope and includes selecting or developing curricula, creating lesson plans, and ensuring activities align with DYCD standards and program goals. The Content Specialist provides direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to ensure program quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, selection, and implementation of program content in required COMPASS areas, ensuring compliance with DYCD requirements.
• Develop or adapt sequenced lesson plans and curricula with clear goals and objectives.
• Provide coaching, supervision, and training to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers.
• Conduct program observations and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and deliver professional development opportunities for program staff.
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with objectives.
• Support evaluation and reporting by maintaining accurate documentation of program content and outcomes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to strengthen program design and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry for participant attendance, program activities, and outcomes to ensure compliance with funder and agency reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Youth Development, Human Services, or related field preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or oversight position, including program content management, staff training, and coaching.
• Develop and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including students with diverse learning needs, ensuring content is accessible, differentiated, and engaging for every student.
• Strong knowledge of youth development practices and program design.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off package of 13 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life Insurance
• EAP Services

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.