After-School Program Lead — Assistant Director

Children's Arts and Science Workshops Inc.,; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Health insurance through EmblemHealth

Vision and Dental through UnitedHealth

2 weeks vacation per year

5 personal days per year

56 paid sick hours

32 unpaid sick hours

Job summary

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for CASW’s COMPASS Elementary After School Program at P.S. 310 Marble Hill School.

In collaboration with program leadership and school personnel, the Assistant Director assists with daily operations, staff supervision and development, curriculum implementation, student support, and family engagement to ensure high-quality programming.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and consistent attendance.
• Communicates absences or scheduling concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward feedback, learning, and professional growth.
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to program needs and changing priorities.
• Upholds honesty, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving, and openness to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Complies with CASW policies, program contracts, funder requirements, and applicable DOE, DOH, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with daily program operations, staff coverage, student transitions, meal/snack service, and dismissal.
• Supports quality programming, curriculum implementation, lesson plans, enrichment activities, and student engagement.
• Supervises, coaches, and supports program staff; assists with onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Monitors staff and student attendance, program documentation, reports, and required administrative submissions.
• Promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment; assists with student accommodations, behavioral support strategies, and incident reporting.
• Supports facility safety, supplies and inventory, program events, and family engagement activities.
• Maintains timely communication with families, school personnel, and CASW colleagues regarding program needs and concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of student, family, staff, and agency information.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities in the Program Director’s absence or as assigned.
• Reports to the Program Director and Director of Program Operations and collaborates with school leadership and CASW administrative staff.

Skills

Child development

Staff supervision

Organization

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate or BA in education/child development

Tools

Administrative software

Job description

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for CASW’s COMPASS Elementary After School Program at P.S. 310 Marble Hill School.

In collaboration with program leadership and school personnel, the Assistant Director assists with daily operations, staff supervision and development, curriculum implementation, student support, and family engagement to ensure high-quality programming.