Program Director

Salary Range: $64,350 - 65,000

Position Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the management and supervision of the extended day programs, Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Program, and provide support to the Teens in Action and Parent Engagement programs, as well as other special programs involving students and parents in the Community School.

Essential Duties:

• Design and implement programming that meets the educational, social and emotional needs of children in the school, including holiday and summer camp programming.

• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to ensure compliance of enrollment and rate of participation in SONYC programs.
• Meet all program outcomes as outlined by the agency and contractual mandates by DYCD, DOE Office of Community Schools, 21^st Century, and ExpandED.
• Ensure that the goals for all program components align with the Division's extended day program outcomes related to education, STEM, SEL & executive functioning, nutrition & fitness, arts & enrichment, youth leadership and family engagement.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will lead to achieving program outcomes.
• Supervise the day-to-day functions of the program.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with the school administration, NYC Department of Health, Department of Youth & Community Development, Office of Food and Nutrition Services and other agencies as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with parents using our Parent Model of engagement which calls for consistent communication and outreach, promotion of parent involvement practices such as parent classes, workshops, orientations, invitations to student EXPOs, and program celebrations.
• Align afterschool participants' parents to parent engagement program and services by working together with the parent coordinator.
• Participate in the hiring of educational, support and program staff with the Community School Director.
• Assure the quality of the program through regular staff supervision, observations, evaluation, staff training and program development.
• Maintain and ensure that all administrative details of the program are implemented.
• Manage School Age Child Care (SACC) and summer camp licenses, program registration, student enrollment forms, employee documentation and background clearances, attendance and order of supplies.
• Participate and represent the program during visits initiated/sponsored by the National Center for Community School.
• In the absence of the Community School Director or Assistant Community School Director, oversee the management of all programs and activities in the Community School.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Community School Director or Assistant Community School Director for the success of the programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Public Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience with Extended/Expanded School Learning administration and program development, ideally within a school setting.
• Bilingual in (Spanish/English) preferred

Key Competencies:

• Program Development & Implementation
• Leadership & Supervision
• Engagement & Collaboration

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Place a check mark next to the applicable options and specify any additional ones in the space provided after "Other".

Ability to travel to multiple work sites via public transportation

Repetitive movement of hands and fingers (typing and/or writing)

Ability to stand or walk long distances

Visual acuity to view documents on a computer screen for long periods of time

Typical office environment

Work in extreme heat or cold conditions

Flexibility to work evenings/nights/and-or weekend

Able to lift or carry ___ lbs. Traverse through multiple flights of stairs

Other(s):

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Acknowledgment:

I have read and understand this job description and its requirements, and I understand that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand that the job functions may be changed from time to time, with or without prior notice. I will be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I'm unable to perform these functions. I understand that I will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions and assignments.

The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

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