After School Director

Port Washington Children's Center, Inc; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Meaningful impact

PWCC family

Experienced team

Job summary

Port Washington Children's Center, Inc. in Port Washington, NY is seeking an After School Director to lead our after-school program, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for school-age children.

You will plan activities, coordinate with families, maintain attendance records, and ensure OCFS regulations and center policies are followed. The role offers Monday–Friday hours after school with opportunities for program planning and events.

Qualifications

• Experience with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the After School Program
• Supervise, support, and coordinate after-school staff
• Create a safe, positive, engaging environment for children
• Plan activities, games, arts and crafts, homework time, enrichment
• Ensure proper staff-to-child ratios and supervision
• Communicate with parents/guardians professionally
• Maintain attendance and program records
• Assist with staff scheduling and daily organization
• Address children's needs and behavioral concerns positively
• Ensure OCFS regulations and center policies are followed
• Communicate with PWCC administration about needs and concerns
• Create special activities and events for children
• Support a positive team environment
• Assist with transitions, dismissal, and transportation as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervise and motivate team

OCFS regulations knowledge

Dependable and independent

Fast-paced environment

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

After School Director

Port Washington, NY, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1048

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

After School Director

Port Washington Children's Center - Port Washington, NY

About Us

The Port Washington Children's Center is a caring, family-focused early childhood and school-age education center dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and dependable After School Director to lead our after-school program and become an important part of our PWCC team.

Position Overview

The After School Director will oversee the daily operation of our after-school program, ensuring that children are safe, engaged, and well cared for. This position is responsible for supervising staff, communicating with families, planning activities, and maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for our school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the After School Program
• Supervise, support, and coordinate after-school staff
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children
• Plan and coordinate age-appropriate activities, games, arts and crafts, homework time, and enrichment opportunities
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios and proper supervision at all times
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and guardians
• Maintain accurate attendance and program records
• Assist with staff scheduling and daily program organization
• Address children's needs and behavioral concerns in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner
• Ensure the program follows all applicable OCFS regulations, health and safety requirements, and center policies
• Communicate regularly with the PWCC administration regarding program needs and concerns
• Help create special activities, events, and experiences for the children
• Support a positive team environment among staff
• Assist with transitions, dismissal, and transportation/pick-up procedures as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with school-age children
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience in an after-school, childcare, camp, or educational setting preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Familiarity with OCFS regulations and childcare licensing requirements
• Dependable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

Schedule

Monday-Friday

The position will primarily work during after-school hours, with additional hours as needed for program planning, staff meetings, professional development, and center events.

Why Join PWCC?

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families
• Professional growth opportunities
• Work with an experienced and dedicated team
• Become part of the PWCC family!