Overview

Title

Program Director, PS 18

FLSA-Classification

Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Salary Range

$52,000- $58,000

Reports to

Senior Program Director of After Schools

Location

4124 9th Ave, New York, NY 10034

Program

PS.18 Park Terrace

Date

September 29, 2022

Summary

East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs, it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

ESHs Youth After-School Academy, a literacy-focused after-school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. ESH-managed After School Programs offers students additional learning time in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. Students are offered a wide variety of activities including homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music. Educational methods are used to build and reinforce the skills needed to reach New York State standards for promotion and graduation.

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director of After Schools, the Program Director, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the SONYC Afterschool programs. Also, there is an expectation to develop and lead high-quality, innovative programming for our middle school participants.

Primary Functions

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

Program & Community Development:

  • Provide oversite and direction, part-time program staff of SONYC, after school program, and summer camp
  • Recruit, hire, orient, and develop program staff
  • Provide supervision to all program staff and delivery services on a day-to-day basis, to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
  • Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD Connect report
  • Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities and constituencies
  • Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff
  • Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development
  • Facilitate monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are adequately executed
  • Set, communicate, and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming
  • Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamics to ensure program quality
  • Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
  • Provide and maintain a safe program environment abiding by safety protocols outlined by DYCD, ESH, Office of Child and Family Services, and DOH Safety plan.
  • Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least three new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
  • Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series
  • Assess program quarterly to ensure that community needs are met

Administrative:

  • Ensure attendance tracking and reporting. Meet contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
  • Respond to all electronic and phone communication within two business days
  • Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct a quarterly self-checklist inspection
  • Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other ESH’s Program Directors
  • Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities
  • Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending
  • Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department-wide events and strategic planning efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of After Schools

Remote Engagement:

  • Experience facilitating live and pre-recorded activities
  • Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage participants: zoom, google classrooms, etc.
  • Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
  • Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
  • Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by the supervisor
  • Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred, at least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required
  • Master’s degree in a related field preferred
  • Familiarity with the respective Bronx communities, key stakeholders, and resources
  • Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs
  • 2+ years in supervising more than ten program staff
  • 2+ years of budget, contract, and grant management experience
  • Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and take initiative
  • High level of proficiency in administrative work
  • Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
  • Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
  • Strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills
  • A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus

Competencies

  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving/ Analysis
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Public/Community Relations
  • Teamwork Orientation

Expected Work Schedule

This is a full-time position.

School Year: Availability between 8 am -6 pm; Monday-Friday

Summer: Availability between 8 am- 6 pm; Monday- Friday

Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESHs needs.

Required Clearances

  • Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
  • Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
  • State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance ($25.00)
  • Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
  • Health Statement
  • COVID Vaccination -As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date.

Required Online training

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise assigned personnel, including front-line staff and/or support staff.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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