Program Director After School - Temporary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd seeks a Program Director, LEAP @ PS224, to lead the after-school program both in-person and virtually. The role oversees staff, enrollment, activities, safety, and reporting requirements, reporting to school administration.

The position requires crisis intervention skills, weekend training availability, and a commitment to youth development. It is a temporary, full-time role with a 35-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Child Development or NYS Administrator Credential is required.
• School-Age Child Care Credential is required or equivalent.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in relevant fields is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and supervision for the LEAP after-school program.
• Coordinate program and staff scheduling.
• Supervise and evaluate staff and volunteers; conduct timely evaluations.
• Develop and lead weekly staff meetings.
• Coordinate enrollment and registration for all programs.
• Develop and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the site.
• Communicate with parents about program expectations and health and safety issues.
• Provide daily crisis intervention with participants on school-related issues.
• Utilize internal databases and prepare narrative and statistical reports promptly.
• Coordinate activities with school staff and DOE personnel.
• Participate in school-based teams or committees.
• Foster partnerships with community groups and Good Shepherd programs.
• Monitor program budget and assist with program evaluation activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Youth supervision

Staff training

Program coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development or NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential

School-Age Child Care Credential

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development/Elementary Education/Physical Education/Recreation/Related field

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Program Director After School - Temporary

The Temporary - Program Director is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the LEAP afterschool program at PS224 both in-person and virtually. They serve as the liaison to school staff and are responsible for required documentation and reports.

Title: Program Director, LEAP @ PS224

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt - with occasional weekends required.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm

Major Duties:

• Provide overall leadership and supervision for the LEAP after-school program.
• Responsible for program and staff scheduling.
• Supervise assistant program director, group leaders, assistant group leaders, consultants, administrative staff, and volunteers; complete timely performance evaluations.
• Develop and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Conduct program outreach and coordinate enrollment and registration for all programs at the afterschool program.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the site.
• Supervise family involvement activities, as well as communication with parents regarding program expectations, child behavior, and health and safety issues.
• Provide daily crisis intervention with participants regarding personal and/or in-school issues that affect success in the program.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of internal and external databases, including LEAP database.
• Complete required narrative and statistical reports promptly.
• Liaise with the principal and designated school staff to coordinate the activities for the program with ongoing educational programming.
• Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
• Assume responsibility for partnerships with other community groups.
• Partner with Good Shepherd programs within the school to maximize comprehensive services provided to students and families; create linkages between Good Shepherd staff and Department of Education (DOE) staff.
• Monitor program budget and oversee implementation of Program Evaluation activities. - Work collaboratively with central office staff, providing information as needed efficiently.
• Ensure program’s compliance with Department of Health (DOH), OCFS, LEAP, and COA accreditation requirements.
• Program Directors are required to work occasional weekends and evenings to support organizational needs, including trainings, special events, and program-related activities.
• Program Directors are responsible for facilitating, monitoring, and tracking all required training and professional development for their supervisees, ensuring completion and compliance with GSS, LEAP, DOE, and DOH/OCFS regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain a coordinated referral system by building community partnerships and connecting participants to mental health, counseling, family stabilization, and other essential support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Child Development or New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; or
• School-Age Child Care Credential or;
• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or Related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth development programs and supervision.
• Must be able to engage in crisis intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
• Must be available for weekend training requirements.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.