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Commonpoint

Assistant Community School Director

Corona, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Expanded Learning Time (Enrichment): * Work with SLT, teachers, and partner agencies to integrate expanded learning and enrichment activities before, during or after the school day as well as through ...

Zeta Charter Schools

Learning Specialist

New York, NY

$2.5K/wk

As part of this organizational expansion, we are also preparing to welcome our first-ever Zeta High ... Provide homeroom teachers and families with differentiated learning strategies to support academic ...

Zeta Charter Schools

Learning Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$2.5K/wk

As part of this organizational expansion, we are also preparing to welcome our first-ever Zeta High ... Provide homeroom teachers and families with differentiated learning strategies to support academic ...

Zeta Charter Schools

Learning Specialist

New York, NY

$2.5K/wk

As part of this organizational expansion, we are also preparing to welcome our first-ever Zeta High ... Provide homeroom teachers and families with differentiated learning strategies to support academic ...

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What are 'Expanded Learning' programs?

Expanded Learning programs refer to educational opportunities that take place outside of the traditional school day, such as afterschool, summer, or weekend programs. These initiatives aim to support student growth by providing academic enrichment, hands-on learning experiences, and social-emotional development. Expanded Learning programs often partner with schools and community organizations to offer activities ranging from STEM projects to sports and the arts. Their goal is to complement classroom learning and help students succeed both academically and personally.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Expanded Learning professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Expanded Learning, you need a background in education, youth development, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with curriculum planning tools, student assessment systems, and educational technology is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills help foster positive learning environments and engage diverse student populations. These skills ensure effective program delivery, student growth, and alignment with educational goals in after-school or enrichment settings.

What is the difference between Expanded Learning vs After School Program Coordinator?

AspectExpanded LearningAfter School Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require additional certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires experience in youth programs
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, non-profit organizationsSchools, community centers, non-profit organizations
Job FocusProviding educational, enrichment, and recreational activities outside regular school hoursPlanning, organizing, and supervising after school activities and staff

Expanded Learning refers to programs that offer educational and enrichment activities outside regular school hours, often focusing on student development and community engagement. An After School Program Coordinator manages these programs, overseeing staff and activities to ensure a safe and productive environment. While both roles involve working with youth in after school settings, Expanded Learning emphasizes the program's scope and educational goals, whereas the Coordinator role centers on administration and supervision.

What are the typical responsibilities of an Expanded Learning professional on a daily basis?

Expanded Learning professionals typically design, implement, and oversee enrichment programs that support students' academic, social, and emotional growth outside traditional school hours. Daily tasks may include planning engaging activities, supervising students, collaborating with teachers and community partners, and monitoring program effectiveness. They also manage logistics such as attendance, safety protocols, and communication with families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Collaboration with school staff and ongoing professional development are common, allowing for both individual and team-based growth.
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Assistant Community School Director

Commonpoint

Corona, NY • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family, and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life, and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members, ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few.  Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.
POSITION/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Community School Assistant Director at P.S. 16 fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment. This position requires support overseeing a team and collaborating with school staff, community-based organizations, and external partners to deliver high-quality, data-informed programs that enhance students’ academic and social-emotional success.
The Community School Assistant Director will lead initiatives for coordinated mental health services and community support, focusing on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation to improve attendance, school culture, and address learning barriers.
This role suits a mission-driven, organized, Spanish-speaking leader with experience in youth development, education, or social services, who is passionate about helping students and families succeed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
School Partnership-Building:
  • Participate in weekly cabinet meetings with the principal, coordinating the work with different partners within the school and aligning the work of partners with the school team.
  • Work with school leadership to partner on goals and track progress.
  • Participate in SLT Meetings. Support the development and implementation of the school's Community School Plan
  • Develop strong relationships with parents, students, and teachers to ensure that all stakeholders understand what a community school is and how it supports student achievement.
  • Strategize new initiatives and ideas that will provide new learning and enrichment opportunities to students and families.

Programming:
  • Participate in weekly cabinet meetings with the principal, coordinating the work with different partners within the school and aligning the work of partners with the school team.
  • Work with school leadership to partner on goals and track progress.
  • Participate in SLT Meetings. Support the development and implementation of the school's Community School Plan
  • Develop strong relationships with parents, students, and teachers to ensure that all stakeholders understand what a community school is and how it supports student achievement.
  • Strategize new initiatives and ideas that will provide new learning and enrichment opportunities to students and families
  • Support the Community School Director in fostering professionals to success, focused on provision of high quality services to the students at PS 16 and expected to meet contractual expectations.
  • Assist with data collection and research, and prepare relevant data on a bi-weekly basis. Interpret data to inform the decision making process
  • Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention and intensive service programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student.
  • Develop new partnerships with organizations and programs to work with the school.
  • Assist in supporting P.S.16 with student recruitment and enrollment.
  • Establish and support the facilitation of case conferencing dedicated to identifying students exhibiting one or more barriers, identifying appropriate interventions, and revisiting these students at subsequent meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Community School Director to co-plan, and lead semi-monthly collaborative meetings to ensure ongoing communication and coordination of efforts or other site-based partnerships.
  • Participate in ongoing personal professional growth activities and relevant agency required meetings.
  • Attend all required Community School convening meetings.

Expanded Learning Time (Enrichment):
  • Work with SLT, teachers, and partner agencies to integrate expanded learning and enrichment activities before, during or after the school day as well as through the expanded school year (summer programming).
  • Build relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning activities. Assist in identifying outside providers, as necessary.

Attendance Improvement:
  • Organize assets and needs assessments and seek input from teachers, school staff, parents, and students to determine the ongoing needs of students and families. Identify high-need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor the impact of interventions.
  • Work hand-in-hand with the Community School Director, CBO staff, Superintendent's Office, Office of Community Schools, and school leadership team to increase school environment and daily attendance, improve school culture, and eliminate barriers to success for the student population
  • Serve as a member of the school's attendance team, including (but not limited to) using the New Visions data tools for tracking and coordinating student interventions. Assist with data collection and prepare relevant data to bring to meetings.

Family Engagement Support:
  • Identify local community resources and broker new partnerships that are aligned with school goals and needs.
  • Serve as a point person for coordinating vision screenings, mental health services, and physical health services in conjunction with the Office of Community Schools.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:
  • Promote and implement the core values of the agency.
  • Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
  • Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
  • Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
  • Support the mission of Commonpoint.
  • Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors’ Degree Required in Education, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Non-Profit Management, Public Administration or other related fields.
  • At least two (2) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing services that reduce barriers, facilitate educational success and social emotional well-being in school-based programs.
  • Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, organization, problem-solving, and  management skills. Successful candidates will have the ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele.
  • Ability to effectively balance and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite, including Excel and Sheets, with a comfortability of remote applications (Zoom, Gchat, etc); use of the internet required in online reporting systems for data entry.
  • Ability to administer outcomes-based youth programming, including planning, staffing, budgeting and maintaining accurate client and programmatic records.
  • Spanish Speaking preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Standing: Staff will be on their feet for extended periods (1-4 hours), especially during activities or
  • supervision, fostering an active and engaging student environment.
  • Walking and Movement: Frequent movement around the program space is essential to effectively
  • supervise students, guide activities, and provide support during homework, ensuring a dynamic and
  • interactive atmosphere.
  • Lifting: Staff may need to lift materials (up to 20 pounds), such as books, supplies, or activity equipment. Occasionally, lifting heavier items (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary, though this is rare and can be managed with assistance.
  • Minimal Travel: Staff may occasionally need to travel to different program locations within the local area,
  • depending on departmental needs and Professional Development.

JOB DETAILS
  • Annual Salary: $50,000-$60,000
  • Working Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30 p,m and occasional evenings and weekends
  • Non-Union Position
  • Location: PS 16: 41-15 104th St, Corona, NY 11368

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Monica Flores at Mflores@commonpoint.org. Please include the Role “ Community Schools Assistant Director” and Site “PS 16” you are applying for in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.