Assistant Afterschool Program Director - bilingual

Counseling in Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join a Bronx elementary school team focused on family engagement and attendance outreach.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, coordination of workshops, and data-driven program support. The candidate will assist with event planning, community resources, and daily program operations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience in school, after-school program, youth development, family engagement, or related educational setting preferred.
• Experience planning and facilitating events.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Serve as a bilingual liaison, providing oral and written communication with families in both English and Spanish.
• Conduct attendance outreach and support student mentoring, case management, and follow-up services as assigned.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the after-school program and maintain accurate documentation and data entry.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Data entry

Database management

Job description

Overview

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life.

Counseling In Schools is currently seeking an Assistant Program Director to work as part of a team of professionals in a Bronx elementary school tasked with the goal of increasing family engagement and communication. The candidate filling this role will be responsible for conducting regular outreach to families including student attendance outreach, coordination and facilitation of workshops and meetings for families, assistance with school event and trip planning, assistance with identification of community resources available to families and more. The ideal candidate must be bilingual in Spanish and have experience working with NYC children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Family & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Serve as a bilingual liaison, providing oral and written communication with families in both English and Spanish.
• Conduct regular outreach to families regarding attendance, academic progress, school engagement, after-school participation, and available community resources.
• Develop and implement family engagement initiatives that strengthen school-home partnerships and promote student success.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, social services, and educational supports.

Student Attendance & Student Support

• Conduct attendance outreach through phone calls, emails, letters, text messages and home visit coordination as needed.
• Support initiatives that improve student attendance, engagement, and overall school connectedness.
• Assist with student mentoring, case management support, and follow-up services as assigned.

Program Administration & Data Management

• Assist with the day-to-day management of 21CCLC after-school program.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, attendance records, and participant information.
• Perform timely and accurate data entry using program databases and student information systems to track enrollment, attendance, family engagement activities, and program outcomes.
• Monitor inventories and assist with ordering program materials and supplies.
• Support compliance with organizational, DOE, and funder requirements.

Workshop Facilitation & Event Planning

• Coordinate and support school-wide events, workshops, family nights, resource fairs, field trips, and community engagement activities.
• Lead and co-facilitate workshops and presentations in both English and Spanish.
• Assist with event logistics, including scheduling, vendor and community partner communication, registration, room setup, volunteer coordination, transportation, refreshments, materials, incentives, and day-of-event operations.
• Create promotional materials and conduct outreach to maximize participation and program enrollment.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with the Community School Director, school administration, teachers, counselors, and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with families, staff, and stakeholders regarding program activities and services.
• Assist with after-school program management and daily operations.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, retention, and daily operations of the after-school program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director.

Reports To: Community School Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Experience working in a school, after-school program, youth development, family engagement, or related educational setting preferred.
• Experience planning and facilitating events.
• Experience with data entry, database management preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits & Paid Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 20 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Health Care Coverage: We provide a fully company-sponsored plan as well as other options for comprehensive healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Transit Check Program: We provide a transit check program that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax dollars.
• 401(k) Plan: Our 401(k) plan enables you to save for retirement.
• Life Insurance: We offer life insurance coverage to provide financial support for your loved ones in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• Referral Bonuses: Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once they join our team.
• Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

Salary Range: $50,000-$56,000; commensurate with experience