Head of Educational Programs & After-School Initiatives

United Way of Westchester And Putnam, Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Westchester and Putnam seeks a Director of Educational Programs to lead its school‑based out‑of‑school time initiatives across several Westchester schools. The role oversees curriculum quality, tutoring, and enrichment, aligning with grant priorities and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position reports to the Chief Impact Officer and requires coordinating with site partners, managing staff, and implementing strategic plan milestones while traveling locally up to half the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in education or a related human services field is preferred; CPR and first aid certifications are required or 可 be obtained.
• Essential duties include leadership of UWWP’s educational programs and ensuring program fidelity with grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of UWWP’s educational programs.
• Plan and organize a structured program to deliver quality academic enrichment and youth development.
• Ensure fidelity of program implementation and monitor fiscal expenditures.
• Complete reporting to the New York State Education Department and collaborate with evaluators.
• Oversee hiring, training, and scheduling of Education United staff and interns.
• Travel locally up to 50% of the time and to grant-m mandated conferences.
• Develop outreach recruitment and retention plans; build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

United Way of Westchester and Putnam seeks a Director of Educational Programs to lead its school‑based out‑of‑school time initiatives across several Westchester schools. The role oversees curriculum quality, tutoring, and enrichment, aligning with grant priorities and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position reports to the Chief Impact Officer and requires coordinating with site partners, managing staff, and implementing strategic plan milestones while traveling locally up to half the time.