Impactful After-School Program Leader

New York Edge, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Edge, Inc. seeks an After School Program Director to lead daily operations, ensure quality and contract compliance, and foster a fun, learning-focused environment in NYC after-school programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in urban education or youth development, and supervisory experience. In-person work, Monday–Friday, with salary $58,500–$62,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work.
• At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and implements programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department.
• Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
• Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
• Prepares various documents and reports for internal and external reporting.
• Provides weekly individual supervision to each staff member with feedback, goal setting, and assessment of competencies in the role.
• Supports all team members, including in-direct reports, and provides feedback as needed.
• Collaborates with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and New York Edge Curriculum and Training Departments to develop and implement monthly all-staff professional development workshops/seminars.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with goals with student achievement and performance.
• Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the center and its programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Urban education

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

18 credit hours in related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

New York Edge, Inc. seeks an After School Program Director to lead daily operations, ensure quality and contract compliance, and foster a fun, learning-focused environment in NYC after-school programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in urban education or youth development, and supervisory experience. In-person work, Monday–Friday, with salary $58,500–$62,500 depending on experience.