Assistant Program Director - After School PS 306

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support the Program Director in developing and managing daily programming for the afterschool program at COMPASS @ PS306 in Brooklyn.

The role demands hands-on leadership, coordination of activities, collaboration with staff, and ensuring safety and youth development standards. It includes 35 hours per week, a 10 am to 6 pm schedule, and a salary range of $50,000–$55,000.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate degree or higher in Education or Social Work is encouraged.
• Three years’ experience in youth program supervision and/or administration.
• Experience in program development for youth.
• Ability to engage in crisis-intervention activities and lead a range of group activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; team player and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of all aspects 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Youth development

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or higher in Education or Social Work (encouraged)

Job description

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the development and management of daily programming for the afterschool program.

Title: Program Director, COMPASS @ PS306

Reports To: Vice President, Brooklyn Afterschool

Location: 970 Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Major Duties

• Assist Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of all aspects 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Candidates with an Associates or higher in Education or Social Work are encouraged to apply.
• 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, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
• Strong communication, organizational skills. Team Player and Approachability.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.
• Ability to work occasional weekends/late evenings.
• Must be able to pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks.