Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise all aspects of a school-based after-school program
• Manage daily operations and coordinate with the schools administration, teachers, secretaries, and custodial staff
• Organize program logistics, such as schedules, lesson plan collection, snack and space reservations, trips, supply requests, and programmatic needs
• Build relationships with the school principal and administrative team to facilitate seamless integration of NIA staff and expanded hours into the overall school culture
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration, funders, the community, and NIA)
• Ensure that the program operates in compliance with all DOH and funder regulations and meets all contractual obligations, specifically in the area of enrollment and rate of participation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance data and meet deadlines for data entry into database
• Assist in the interviewing, managing, training, and coaching of program staff and volunteers
• Conduct classroom observations; assess and evaluate staff on a consistent basis and address concerns as they arise
• Maintain accurate time and attendance records for all staff, current staff and student files, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation and student data
• Review lesson plans weekly; support the development of curriculum maps and activity plans
• Ensure program content supports initiative goals and outcomes
• Participate in school leadership committees and PTA meetings
• Work closely with families, parents, and guardians to ensure the needs of students are met
• Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations
• Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by the NIA

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution and diplomacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management is required
• Familiarity with NY State Standards
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Must take part in 30 hours of professional development opportunities per year and be available for some organization events outside of regular business hours

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• Four years of relevant experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred
• At least two years experience supervising staff and managing programs is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:30pm