Program Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Edge seeks a Director of After-School Programs to oversee 6-8 programs across five boroughs, ensuring operational quality and program success. You will supervise Program Directors, manage contracts, and lead curriculum development and enrichment activities.

You will recruit and train staff, handle schedules and budgets, support events, and serve as a liaison with principals, funders, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Education, Psychology, or Social Work preferred).
• Minimum of 18 college credits in Education from an accredited institution.
• Prior supervisory experience in urban education; teaching or afterschool management preferred.
• Completion of the 15-hour OCFS Health and Safety course within three months of hire (required for DOHMH compliance).
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, program evaluation, and fiscal planning.
• Familiarity with DOE/public school systems and city, state, and federal funding for afterschool programs.
• Understanding of sports, arts, and academic enrichment programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 6-8 after-school programs across K-12 schools in the five boroughs.
• Ensure high-quality operations and program success.
• Supervise Program Directors and ensure contract compliance.
• Develop and implement curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Recruit and train staff, manage schedules and budgets.
• Support special events.
• Serve as the primary liaison between New York Edge, school principals, funders, and internal teams.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate program quality and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and effective communication.
• Address parent concerns and manage incidents as needed.
• Promote professional growth of Program Directors and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Program Evaluation

Communication

Team-Building

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

15-Hour OCFS Health and Safety Course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

• Oversee 6-8 after-school programs across K-12 schools in the five boroughs
• Ensure high-quality operations and program success
• Supervise Program Directors and ensure contract compliance
• Develop and implement curriculum and enrichment activities
• Recruit and train staff, manage schedules and budgets
• Support special events
• Serve as the primary liaison between New York Edge, school principals, funders, and internal teams
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate program quality and provide feedback
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and effective communication
• Address parent concerns and manage incidents as needed
• Promote professional growth of Program Directors and staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Education, Psychology, or Social Work preferred)
• Minimum of 18 college credits in Education from an accredited institution
• Prior supervisory experience in urban education; teaching or afterschool management preferred
• Completion of the 15-hour OCFS Health and Safety course within three months of hire (required for DOHMH compliance)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities
• Knowledge of curriculum design, program evaluation, and fiscal planning
• Familiarity with DOE/public school systems and city, state, and federal funding for afterschool programs
• Understanding of sports, arts, and academic enrichment programming
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to youth development, equity, and New York Edge's mission
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and adaptable to remote work environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing after-school programs, ensuring operational success, and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders. Proficient in curriculum development, program evaluation, and compliance with educational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supervisory Experience
• Curriculum Design
• Program Evaluation
• Leadership Abilities
• Knowledge of DOE/Public School Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Program Evaluation
• Fiscal Planning
• Contract Compliance
• Staff Recruitment
• Incident Management
• Youth Development
• Equity Commitment

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team-Building
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 15-Hour OCFS Health and Safety Course

Industry Keywords

• K-12 Education
• After-School Programs
• Urban Education
• New York Edge
• City, State, and Federal Funding

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word