After School Program Director

Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation

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

Posted 10/17/2026full-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 management capabilities in overseeing after-school program operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering staff development. Proficient in program planning, community outreach, and effective communication within urban educational settings.

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Bachelor's Degree In EducationThree Years Experience In Urban EducationSupervisory ExperienceKnowledge Of After-School ProgramsProficiency In Google Suite

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningStaff SupervisionPerformance EvaluationsAttendance TrackingCommunity OutreachLesson PlanningSocial-Emotional LearningCompliance MonitoringGoal SettingCompetency Assessments

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility To De-Escalate SituationsPositive AttitudePatienceInterpersonal Skills

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 program, borough, curriculum, and training leaders on professional development workshops and seminars
Collaborate with principals and assistant principals to align program delivery with student achievement and performance goals
Monitor compliance with student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits
Perform other related duties to ensure efficient and effective center and program operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
At least 18 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, staff supervision, 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 while maintaining a positive, patient, and calm demeanor
Must be able to articulate outcome requirements and provide appropriate resources and support
Ability to work in person in New York City public schools
Safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health required at time of offer and acceptance
Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift or move objects/materials as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time salaried employment
Potential for some weekend or evening scheduled activities or events