Assistant Director, Youth Programs

Position Summary

The Edna Martin Christian Center’s (EMCC) Assistant Director, Youth Programs is a position based within EMCC’s Leadership & Legacy Youth Program. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The role of the Assistant Director is to ensure the integrity and quality of the day-to-day program, support the program administratively facilitate communication with staff, families and program partners, and provide direct service to the youth, as needed.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that school-based youth programs at EMCC operate efficiently and cohesively by giving the Assistant Director responsibility for day-to-day program operations. The Assistant Director supports the Site Coordinators, who facilitate daily programming and represent EMCC priorities and values amongst school administrators, students, teachers, and parents.

The Assistant Director is responsible for proactive planning with Site Coordinators with scheduling and site assignment, program activities and program fidelity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• In collaboration with the Youth Program Director, oversees enrollment processes for incoming families and students in partnership with each Site Coordinator; manage student waitlist
• Work cross-departmentally to refer the need for counseling, academic support and other supportive services to appropriate EMCC programs and external partners
• Provide direct communication with families including, but not limited to, a weekly update for programming, changes to program schedules, and special programs
• Provide direct coordination and communication with daily transportation staff, maintain and provide the team with updated rosters and routes
• Establish and maintain professional, friendly, effective relationships with school staff, teachers, and partners
• Lead and coordinate centralized family engagement events and activities with the Youth Program Director and Site Coordinators
• Provide opportunities for youth-focused content creation, including drafting program reports, writing blogs, creating programs, leading discussions, research, etc
• Sustain imperative partnerships for programs including direct support for students, professional development for staffing, technical assistance and evaluation, etc
• Maintain inventory of supplies, technology, and materials and coordinate needs with Youth Program Director
• Conduct tours of program sites
• Create and adjust daily schedules to ensure ratios are met at all times
• Partner with Youth Program Director for the overall operation of Edna Martin Christian Center’s facilities and ensure program alignment with grant metrics, the EMCC mission, vision and strategic plan
• Partner with the Youth Program Director in coordinating and supervising curriculum implementation in all age groups, and in planning and developing the appropriate educational documentation at program sites
• Communicate with the Youth Program Director regarding daily schedule, urgent needs, adjustments, etc
• Provide direct service at all sites as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

Staffing & Support

• Provide direct oversight to the Youth Program Site Coordinators and Youth Program Assistants. This includes scheduling and organizing coverage, as needed, proactive program planning and appropriate coaching
• Provide regular technical support and professional development to Site Coordinators to ensure best practices are being implemented and evaluated
• Lead on-site staff (Site Coordinators, Youth Program Assistants, volunteers) in implementing educational and recreational activities such as MyOn Reader, IXL, STEM activities, tutoring, games, crafts, field trips, etc
• Schedule, participate, and lead interviews and recruitment efforts

Federal & State Regulations

• Ensure that the academic needs of youth are identified and corresponding homework help, remediation and/or lesson plans are implemented at the program-level
• Partner with the Youth Program Director and Director of Data and Impact to ensure grant-based data requirements, including but not limited to, grades, NWEA BOY (beginning of year), MOY (middle of year) and EOY (end of year) and semester-end grades and scores are collected and submitted into program-specific data systems including, but not limited to, Cayen Systems and ETO
• Maintain data privacy and overall student and family confidentiality. Also, maintain an up-to-date database, Brightwheel, from each program site

Qualifications

Education Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
• Child and Youth Care credential preferred

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience educating and supporting youth from all backgrounds; elementary through high school-age youth
• 1-3 years of management experience

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and ability to facilitate growth of the program.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various populations respectfully.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and values of EMCC and the communities it serves.
• Hold respect and love for our community including children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as demonstrated by good driving record
• First Aid/CPR training as required by the State of Indiana
• Up to date Fingerprints/background check, drug screening as required by the State of Indiana

The preceding statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,810.00 - $48,936.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• educating and supporting youth : 3 years (Required)
• management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child and Youth Care Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,810 - $48,936