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After-school Program Director - COMPASS Elementary

COMPASS Elementary Program Director

The Program Director is responsible for the oversight of an elementary school-based afterschool program. The Program Director provides leadership, direction, supervision, and support to program staff to ensure desired program goals and outcomes are met. The Program Director serves as the primary contact between Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corp. (NIDC) and the school Principal and represents NIDC to the whole school community. The Program Director reports to and will work with the assigned Program Supervisor and other team members to create a dynamic after-school program that includes academic enrichment, social/emotional activities, project-based learning, arts, sports, and leadership activities.

Duties and Responsibilities, in concert with NIDC Youth Department Staff:

• Supervise all aspects of a school-based after-school program
• Ensure that the program operates in compliance with all DOH safety and funder regulations and meets all contractual obligations, specifically in the area of enrollment and rate of participation
• Report all incident and accident reports to all relevant parties promptly and submit all documentation in a timely fashion.
• Participate in incident review processes
• Plan program activities and schedules for afterschool programs, holidays, and summer camp
• Manage daily operations and coordinate with the school’s administration, teachers, secretaries, and custodial staff
• Organize program logistics, such as schedules, lesson plan collection, snack and space reservations, trips, supply requests, and programmatic needs
• Build relationships with the school principal and administrative team to facilitate seamless integration of the afterschool program into the overall school culture
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration, funders, and the community working collaboratively with other NIDC departments)
• Learn and maintain all databases and other systems required by NIDC and funders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance data and meet deadlines for data entry into databases
• Assist in the interviewing, managing, training, and coaching of program staff and volunteers and documenting these efforts
• Conduct classroom observations; assess and evaluate staff on a consistent basis and address concerns as they arise
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all staff, current staff and student files, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation and student data
• Review lesson plans weekly; support the development of curriculum maps and activity plans
• Ensure program content supports initiative goals and outcomes
• Participate in school leadership committees and PTA meetings
• Participate in other organizational development processes, workshops, and trainings including developing new programmatic initiatives
• Work closely with families, parents, and guardians to ensure the needs of students are met
• Create a strong sense of community that values respect, acceptance, and high expectations
• Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by the NIDC

Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education required, or Bachelor's degree with SACC license credential.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience working with children in an educational, or SACC-licensed setting is preferred
• At least two years experience supervising staff and managing programs is preferred
• Must be able to obtain
• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and diplomacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite, email correspondence, and database management is required
• Familiarity with NY State Standards, including OCFS and DOH regulations
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Must take part in 30 hours of professional development opportunities per year and be available for some program or organization events outside of regular business hours

Certifications Requirements:

• CPR and RTE
• Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (W-07)
• Note: All certifications must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

This is a full-time position. Salary starts at $60,000 per year, commensurate with applicant experience and education

A current physical exam and TB test are required for all Program Directors. All site-based staff must be fingerprinted before being hired.

How to apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

As per the COVID-Safe Requirement set forth by New York City, all staff working for the Department of Education are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employment with NIDC is contingent upon receipt of proof of vaccination status.

Visit us at www.nidcny.org for more information about our organization.

Neighborhood Initiative Development Corp. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Neighborhood Initiative Development Corp. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We provide a broad range of youth development and family support services, including after-school programs for students in grades K-12, summer camp, a nightly teen center, and support for older youth and adults. As a staple in the community, NIDC works with tenants, landlords, precincts, schools, health centers, merchants, and elected officials to address a wide variety of issues facing the Bronx, including economic development and revitalization.