Afterschool Director

Description

Overview

Afterschool Program Director position requires a highly motivated, knowledgeable and dynamic individual who is responsible to assist in the day-to-day organization of the After-School Programming.

Responsibilities

• With support from senior staff, develop and schedule activities that fulfill the program’s objectives and that address the needs and interests of students and families

• Recruit children and families to participate in the program

• Hire, supervise and support a staff of approximately 6

• Write and submit reports to funding agencies+

• Assist in the interviewing, managing, training, and coaching of program staff and volunteers

• Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations

• Review lesson plans weekly; support the development of curriculum maps and activity plans

• Participate in school leadership committees and PTA meetings

• Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations

Requirements

• Strong commitment to Breakaway Hoops’ mission to educate for social responsibility and to foster students’ social and emotional learning

• BA required; MA a plus

• 5+ years' experience leading highly effective learning programs in a public school or non-profit setting, demonstrated talent as a program manager; experience in the NYC Department of Education a plus.

• Excellent social and emotional skills