After School Program Director

Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation

. Manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned after-school program .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBronx • New York • United StatesLead💰 $58,500 - $62,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing after-school programs, ensuring compliance with New York Edge standards, and fostering a supportive educational environment. Proficient in staff supervision, program planning, and community outreach to enhance youth development.

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Program ManagementStaff SupervisionYouth DevelopmentCommunity OutreachNew York City Education Requirements

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningAttendance TrackingPerformance EvaluationsLesson PlanningSocial-Emotional LearningConflict De-escalationChild Development KnowledgeUrban Education ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationFeedback ProvisionGoal SettingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety and Security Clearances

Industry Keywords

After-School ProgramsYouth DevelopmentCommunity OrganizingNew York City Public SchoolsEducation Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned after-school program
Ensure New York Edge quality standards, guidelines, and contract requirements are met
Oversee program staff, operations, services, programs, and processes
Conduct staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department
Lead weekly and monthly team meetings covering classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning
Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding program updates, progress, and needs
Coordinate community outreach and present the program to recruit participants
Prepare attendance, daily activity, program content, program design, and other internal and external reports
Provide weekly individual supervision, feedback, goal setting, and competency assessments for staff
Support team members, including indirect reports, and provide feedback as needed
Collaborate with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and Curriculum and Training Departments on professional development workshops and seminars
Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery aligned with student achievement goals
Monitor compliance, including student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits
Perform other duties to ensure efficient and effective center and program operations
Foster a fun and educational environment using sports and arts activities that promote teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field preferred
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in urban education, youth development, or community organizing
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth and adolescents in New York City
Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning
Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow
Ability to articulate outcome requirements and provide resources and support to school and New York Edge staff
Ability to work in person within a New York City public school
Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift or move objects/materials as needed
Availability for potential weekend or evening scheduled activities or events
Must obtain safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at time of offer and acceptance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary offer commensurate with experience and education
Full-time employment
Professional development workshops/seminars
Safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health