Middle School After-school Site Director - Manhattan Youth
New York, NY
About the Job
Description
Manhattan Youth is looking for a full-time Middle School After-school Site Director to join our dedicated team.
The Site Director is responsible for the supervision and daily operations of their assigned after-school program and play a critical role in Manhattan Youth’s ability to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs. The Program Director provides hands-on leadership and direction for after-school staff, engage in direct supervision of children, and collaborate with After-school teachers to develop age-appropriate curriculum, activities and projects across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. Daily job duties are divided between administrative responsibilities and on-site supervision of after-school programming.
This is an on-site, full-time position at an NYC public school located in Manhattan, following a Monday through Friday 10:30am-6:30pm schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site and hands-on daily supervision (2-6pm) of Manhattan Youth’s age appropriate after-school activities (sports, arts, STEM and other academic enrichment, leadership)
- Assist in development of after-school curricula and special events
- Assist with hiring, training, evaluation and development of after-school staff
- Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, address emergency situations and disciplinary issues, and maintain incidence logs
- Handle discipline issues for children and staff
- Maintain open and regular communication with school principal, faculty, PTA, staff, students and parents
- Lead weekly staff meetings and professional development trainings when necessary
- Manage after-school club enrollment, assignments and changes for participants, and track club attendance
- Coordinate program/staff schedules to meet needs of comprehensive after-school programming and DOE requirements and ensure coverage when staff members are absent
- Manage and track after-school equipment, consumables, supplies and snack inventory
- Perform all job-related duties as assigned and needed
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- 4-year university degree in education or a related field required, plus 3 years after-school, education and/or childcare experience
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all records
- Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive), Zoom, ATS, scheduling software
- Knowledge of or ability to master employee scheduling and newsletter applications
- Ability to take initiative, maintain tact and diplomacy, use sound judgment, anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events
- Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Benefits
- Salary: $62,000-$66,000
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage,
- Commuter benefits,
- Generous PTO,
- and a supportive and friendly environment!
Source : Manhattan Youth