Afterschool Program Lead, Assistant Director

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Shepherd Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support the Program Director in daily operations of the afterschool COMPASS program at PS306. This exempt role is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.

You will oversee programming, manage staff meetings, help design schedules, track student records, and coordinate parent involvement and community outreach. A strong commitment to youth development and crisis-intervention skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates or higher in Education or Social Work encouraged.
• Three years’ experience in youth program supervision and/or administration.
• Experience in program development for youth.
• Must be able to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate leadership in group activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; Team Player and approachable.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Ability to work occasional weekends/late evenings.
• Must pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the program.
• Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities.
• Assist with the design and implementation of programming and scheduling.
• In the absence of the Program Director, provide overall leadership and administration of program.
• Track and input student records and attendance in program databases as needed.
• Create an environment of accountability, safety, and responsibility amongst participants, and use the established afterschool model.
• Coordinate and plan program activities and culminating events.
• Schedule and participate in parent involvement activities.
• Network and outreach to community organizations to provide services and information to program participants.
• Conduct outreach for participants to enroll in programming.Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Youth development

Crisis intervention

Program scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Associates or higher in Education or Social Work

Job description

The Good Shepherd Services is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support the Program Director in daily operations of the afterschool COMPASS program at PS306. This exempt role is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.

You will oversee programming, manage staff meetings, help design schedules, track student records, and coordinate parent involvement and community outreach. A strong commitment to youth development and crisis-intervention skills are essential.