After School Program Lead

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking an After School Program Assistant Director to support the After School Program Director in creating a caring, safe environment for students and families. You will help implement a high-quality school-age educational program and build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

This role requires readiness to lead in the director's absence, ensure licensing compliance, KeepSAfe policy adherence, and active engagement in program

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged children; classroom teaching preferred.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development.
• Multilingual: English/Spanish/French preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child and Adult CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to attain within 90 days.
• Must clear full background check.
• Health screening including a physical and TB results within 90 days.
• Willing to support and/or lead faith-based kid’s activities and programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as After School Program Director in the absence of the Director, supervising staff, participants, students, volunteers, schedules, activities, snack, and attendance.
• Enforce licensing requirements, including keeping ratios, supervision, and reporting.
• Enforce KeepSAfe policies and file incident reports.
• Assist the Program Director with assigned tasks.
• Supervise and engage with children during program times, develop curricula, and maintain a safe environment.
• Manage classroom materials, cleanliness, and transitions; promote self-help and hygiene.
• Communicate accidents, sicknesses, and incidents to the Program Director promptly.
• Complete and maintain professional development for quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and respond professionally to emails and requests.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Energy & teamwork

Communication skills

Child development understanding

Multilingual English/Spanish/French

Leadership & organization

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking an After School Program Assistant Director to support the After School Program Director in creating a caring, safe environment for students and families. You will help implement a high-quality school-age educational program and build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

This role requires readiness to lead in the director's absence, ensure licensing compliance, KeepSAfe policy adherence, and active engagement in program