Assistant Director Afterschool - MS 409

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, Inc in New York is seeking an Assistant Director to help lead day-to-day operations of a school-based after-school program and ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery in line with DYCD, BCS policies and core values. The position is based at PS 156 – The Waverly School of the Arts and requires on-site work.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating curriculum activities, training, and engaging families while maintaining compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Education preferred depending on teaching experience.
• Minimum of two years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Some supervisory experience in a child care program or related field of work.
• Experience in education and/or after school programming
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• In absence of the Site Director provide effective supervision of teachers, assistant teachers, and volunteer staff according to criteria set by Division Director.
• Aid in planning and implementing clubs and field trips.
• Participate in DYCD, BCS and other training opportunities when schedule permits.
• Assist the Site Director in managing and maintaining student and staff files in compliance with DYCD, DOH and BCS policy.
• Aid the Site Director during the interview process as needed and following BCS’s Hiring Policy.
• Assist the Site Director in the recruitment and enrollment of students and provide data entry support in order to ensure timely attendance and enrollment reporting in DYCD Connect.
• Assist the Site Director in maintaining compliance with all DYCD, DOH, and DOE regulations.
• Assist the Site Director and afterschool staff in the organization of parent engagement activities

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Education

Job description

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Reports to: Division Director

Location: PS 156 – The Waverly School of the Arts, 104 Sutter Avenue 11212

Hours: TEMPORARY PART TIME Position is available through August 15, 2026 Program hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: $30 per hour to $30 per hour

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults.

BCS After School Education Programs provide academic and recreational opportunities to children grades K-5. The After School Education Program is offered every weekday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, extended hours during the summer and school holidays. BCS After School Education Programs are located in Brownsville, East NY, and Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn.

Position Summary:

Assist the Site Director in leading day to day operations of a school-based after school
program. and ensure consistent implementation of the thematic curriculum designed by our Elementary Education Specialist and DYCD program model. Provide consistent, high quality program service delivery to all clients populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices; BCS policies and Core Values; Serve as a role model to all stakeholders.

The Assistant Director assists with staff supervision, assists in overseeing day-to-day management, activities and events, development of educational and recreational programming and community engagement. The Assistant Director must be comfortable communicating with the people who receive services and their families, and equally comfortable in training staff, presenting before elected officials, public agency administrators and members of the community.

Responsibilities:

In absence of the Site Director provide effective supervision of teachers, assistant teachers, and volunteer staff according to criteria set by Division Director.

Aid in planning and implementing clubs and field trips.

Participate in DYCD, BCS and other training opportunities when schedule permits.

Assist the Site Director in managing and maintaining student and staff files in compliance with DYCD, DOH and BCS policy.

Aid the Site Director during the interview process as needed and following BCS’s Hiring Policy.

Assist the Site Director in the recruitment and enrollment of students and provide data entry support in order to ensure timely attendance and enrollment reporting in DYCD Connect.

Assist the Site Director in maintaining compliance with all DYCD, DOH, and DOE regulations.

Assist the Site Director and afterschool staff in the organization of parent engagement activities (i.e., Holiday parties, Celebratory Events, culminating presentations based on thematic curriculum, parent workshops, etc.)

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Education preferred depending on teaching experience.

Minimum of two years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.

Some supervisory experience in a child care program or related field of work.

Experience in education and/or after school programming

Good verbal and written communication skills

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities