Assistant Program Director — After-School Leader

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support daily afterschool programming at Creston Campus. You will assist with scheduling, programming, and supervision of youth, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma (Associates or higher in Education or Social Work encouraged) and 3+ years in youth program supervision, with strong communication and organizational skills.

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 engage in crisis-intervention activities and lead a range of group activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; team player and approachable.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Occasional weekends/late evenings availability.
• Must pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in overseeing the 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.
• Help to 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or higher in Education or Social Work

Youth program supervision

Crisis-intervention

Communication

Organization

Team player

Youth development perspective

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support daily afterschool programming at Creston Campus. You will assist with scheduling, programming, and supervision of youth, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma (Associates or higher in Education or Social Work encouraged) and 3+ years in youth program supervision, with strong communication and organizational skills.