After-School Program Leader - Assistant Director

The Salvation Army; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an After School Program Assistant Director to support the After School Program Director in creating a caring, safe environment and coordinating activities for school-age children in Spring Valley, NY.

This role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and collaboration with staff, parents, and volunteers, with duties including program supervision, curriculum development, and adherence to state licensing and KeepSAfe policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Must clear full background check.
• Health screening (physical and TB) within first 90 days.
• Willing to support faith-based kid’s activities and programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children during program times.
• Develop and implement school age program activities and curriculum.
• Establish a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for all students
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth daily transitions for children.
• Follow all program policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Utilize classroom assessment and evaluation tools related to child development.
• Communicate accidents, sicknesses, and incidents to the Program Director.
• Complete and maintain professional development to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain records using digital and paper filing systems.
• Follow KeepSAfe policies.
• Respond timely to emails and requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Multilingual

First Aid CPR

Child development

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an After School Program Assistant Director to support the After School Program Director in creating a caring, safe environment and coordinating activities for school-age children in Spring Valley, NY.

This role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and collaboration with staff, parents, and volunteers, with duties including program supervision, curriculum development, and adherence to state licensing and KeepSAfe policies.