After-school Site Director - Elementary School Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for a part-time After-school Site Director to join our Elementary School team.

 

Under the direction of the Director of Elementary School Programs, the Site Director is responsible for all aspects of after-school programming at their assigned school site and play a critical role in Manhattan Youth’s ability to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs. Site Directors are the primary contact between Manhattan Youth and the school community, including school principals and parents, and are responsible for maintaining open and transparent lines of communication and smooth operations of programs. Site Directors provide leadership and direction for all after-school staff and work with the Director of Elementary School Programs and Activity Specialists to develop age-appropriate curriculum, activities and projects across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership.

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).
• Hire, train and supervise all site staff members.
• Convey and execute program vision with effective project management skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations, address disciplinary and performance issues, approve staff timecards and submit payroll reports.
• Coordinate program/staff schedules to meet needs of comprehensive after-school programming and DOE requirements and ensure coverage when staff members are absent. 
• Assess students’ interest in new after-school programming and success of current programs
• Manage club enrollment, assignments and changes for participants, and track club attendance.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director on school or program related issues.
• Ensure necessary equipment, consumables, supplies and snacks are delivered to program.
• Represent Manhattan Youth in the community, initiate and organize special events, and promote programs through emails, phone calls, mailings, attending events and ad hoc conversations.
• Ensure safety of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, address emergency situations and disciplinary issues.
• Maintain confidential student records, including disciplinary and incident reports.
• Communicate regularly with school principal, faculty, PTA, staff, students and parents, address concerns that may arise, keep parents updated.
• Lead regular staff meetings and attend meetings with parents, principals, PTA and other community members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field plus a minimum of 3 years after-school education and/or childcare experience in a leadership position.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children.
• Ability to manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Commitment to Manhattan Youth’s mission.