Assistant Program Director

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in New York seeks an Assistant Program Director to help manage the Extended Day Program and Summer Camp. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include designing educational programming, meeting with parents, and providing crisis management. Competitive hourly pay rate of $20-$25.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with children and families.
• At least a year of experience in administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and supervising the Extended Day Program and Summer Camp.
• Design and implement programming for children's educational needs.
• Meet with parents regarding children's progress.
• Provide crisis management and conflict resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal / Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Adaptability / Flexibility

Dedicated

Leader

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Hourly: $20- $25

Position Summary:The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting with the management and supervision of the Extended Day Program, Summer Camp, Holiday Program and other special programs involving students in the Community School.

Essential Duties:

• Designing and implementing programming that meets the educational and social needs of children in the school.
• Assist with conducting on-going assessment of children in order to provide appropriate services.
• Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress.
• Link children and their families to appropriate and needed services.
• Address on-going behavior and emotional problems with children and their families. Refer to mental health services when appropriate.
• Provide crisis management and conflict resolution to children and their families.
• Collaborate with program staff and program leadership with designing, implementing, and post event activities. all holiday programming
• Develop relationships with parents through parent involvement strategies and regular communication.
• Participate in hiring educational, support and program staff with the Program Director
• Support with maintaining and ensuring that all administrative details of the program are implemented: updating school age child care and summer camp certificates, program registration, student enrollment forms, employee documentation, attendance, supply orders, etc.
• In the absence of the Program Director, oversee the management of all programs and activities.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Program Director and Community School Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred or 3+ years of related program experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with children and families
• At least a year of experience in administration

Required Skills and Qualities:

• Interpersonal / Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

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