After School Program Director

Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation

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

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesLead💰 $58,500 - $62,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills in managing after-school programs, ensuring compliance with New York Edge standards, and fostering a safe and enriching learning environment. Proficient in program planning, staff development, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Bachelor's DegreeSupervisory ExperienceUrban Education ExperienceKnowledge of After-School ProgramsProficiency in Google Suite

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningStaff SupervisionPerformance EvaluationsAttendance TrackingCommunity OutreachLesson PlanningSocial-Emotional LearningDe-escalation TechniquesCompliance MonitoringGoal Setting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationFeedback ProvisionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Safety and Security Clearances

Industry Keywords

Youth DevelopmentCommunity OrganizingNew York City Education RequirementsUrban SettingChild Development

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, and program implementation
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 to 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, safe, and enriching learning environment using sports- and arts-related activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Degrees in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Liberal Arts, Humanities, Sociology, Anthropology, Child Studies, Human Development, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or other related fields may be considered based on the candidate’s coursework and applicable experience
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 & adolescents in New York City
Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal 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 for school and New York Edge staff
Ability to obtain safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at time of offer and acceptance