Description

Classification:

Exempt

Location:

Overtown (Miami)

Status:

Full-time

Salary Range:

$70K - $85K

Department:

Operations

Benefits:

401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and AFLAC and PTO & Paid Holidays

Revision Date:

July 2023

The Director of K-8 Programming will work closely & collaboratively with the Chief Program Officer to execute the mission and vision of its programs for youth development programming specific to elementary and middle school levels. The Director of K-8 will play a critical role in transforming the lives of youth, families, and the community by executing a vision to provide high-quality programs locally, eventually extending the use of its model regionally. This role will be responsible for a variety of significant activities including oversight of daily program operations, training, fidelity, and program evaluation services of OYC’s in-school, after school, summer camp, full day programming, and related components for students/families in elementary and middle school programs. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversee the implementation best practice models, programs and or curricula

• Provide emergency response 24 hours a day, seven days a week 
• Provide oversight of all DCF regulations, training, reporting, quality improvement, and quality assurance process 
• Effectively manage, provide guidance and train program staff for in-school, afterschool, and summer programming
• Effectively manage, provide guidance, and supervise academic support staff inclusive of certified and noncertified teachers providing homework assistance, differentiated learning instruction, and general academic support 
• Serve as the first point of contact to program management for problem-solving and crisis intervention
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated student and parent issues
• Ensure the maximum number of participants enrolled in the OYC program and monitor regular attendance
• Monitor and audit all program sites periodically to ensure safety and fidelity of program design 
• Develop regular and ongoing communication strategies with staff, partner schools, etc.
• Represent OYC well in meetings conferences and training sessions
• Conduct regular meeting and team building exercises to ensure team cohesion
• Oversee the audit process, quality control and quality improvement process of analyzing student progress - grades, test scores, conduct, and attendance on a quarterly basis
• Ensuring that during the student selection we are in 100% compliance with OYC Grant/program requirements.
• Supervise program managers/leads, review and evaluate staff based on work performance

Funding, Compliance and Fidelity

• Assist in the contract and grant renewal process for programs
• Assist in the development of program budget; regularly monitor annual program budgets to ensure program costs do not exceed budgetary constraints
• Audit program processes for effectiveness and to mitigate risks
• Pro-actively participate in the quality improvement process
• Assist in ensuring program policies and procedures are relevant, reviewed, and updated on an annual basis
• Regularly Assess Accountability and Fidelity of Program Model 
• Assist in ensuring proper protocols for data collection, entry, outputs, and outcomes
• Data management and analysis
• Review, report, and audit data on a regular basis
• Responsible for data collection and data reports or summaries to respond to funders
• In School, After School, and Summer components for Elementary and Middle School programs 

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Ability to ensure youth outcomes are achieved
• Ability to ensure that grant compliance requirements are met
• Ability to effectively empower, develop, manage and hold staff accountable
• Strong interpersonal skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
• Ability to Meet deadlines and complete administrative tasks 
• Ability to work effectively with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities
• Ability to handle conflicts appropriately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with staff/ students/families
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs and goals
• Ability to problem-solve, make decisions and implement plans

Core Values

• Competency
• Humility
• Accountability
• Intentionality

Culture 

• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects OYC ‘s deep commitment to respect, integrity, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion; underestimated communities of color, children, and families, support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth 
• Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, Social Work, or Human Services related field
• Minimum of five years of senior management/supervisory experience
• Advanced Computer Skills / Microsoft Office
• Very good writing skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Past pass drug screening and Level 2 background screening