ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking Program Directors (PD) for the 2026-2027 school year in the Bronx, New York. This is a 12-month position. The PD will report to and work closely with the Senior Program Director. General responsibilities include overall program management and leadership and the development and monitoring of programs at one school site.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hire, screen, train and supervise after-school program staff, including DOE personnel, college/high school students and volunteers.
- Attend the program daily, Monday through Friday. Must be on school site during program hours of 10:00am-6:00pm
- Ensure that all After-School All- Stars personnel files are current and meet DOH expectations, including fingerprints, current medicals, state clearance forms and credentials or licenses.
- Complete and track required training hours for self and staff as outlined under DOH guidelines.
- Conduct ongoing (at least monthly) professional staff development, scheduling site-based training, staff meetings, with agendas and attendance sheets
- Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff upholds the policies set forth by ASAS.
- Collaborate with school Principal and day school staff, including but not limited to teachers, members of the school-based support team, school nurse, custodial staff, kitchen staff, school leadership team and PTA.
- Develop innovative programming aligned with each grade level and provide enhancements and enrichment components to support all students as individuals. Program should include academic assistance and age-appropriate recreational and social activities.
- Coordinate evening and weekend parent engagement programs as needed and outreach to community partners. Plan and implement community events.
- Monitor expenditures (personnel, supplies, OTPS,) to stay within budget set forth by the Executive Director/Senior Program Directors. Obtain immediate supervisory approval before making program purchases.
- Form connections with other Program Directors within the agency to gather support and information.
- Ensure that student records and attendance data are maintained in an accurate manner.
- Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting any injuries or incidents utilizing established ASAS procedures for notification to parents and ASAS leadership.
- Ability to observe staff and member behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply the appropriate behavior management technique, positive redirection, or corrective action as necessary to support positive behavior choices.
- Assist in planning and execution of fundraising activities as directed by Executive Director.
- Provide support for organizational operations such as payroll, verifying employee background checks, budget tracking and reconciling spending reports.
- Document program activities via video, photos, and recording student success stories.
- Serve as a liaison with school personnel and community groups to maintain positive public and working relations of program with community partners.
- Occasional travel off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Program Director should embody ASAS’s core values: accountable, collaborative, transparent, proactive, and entrepreneurial. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead, coach, and train program staff to accomplish demonstrated objectives, while maintaining robust operational systems ensuring student safety and success. This position requires the flexibility to travel within the greater New York City area, excellent relationship-building skills, and a commitment to the mission to provide youth with quality afterschool programming.
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred in early childhood education, child development, or another child-related area; or CDA credential and 2 years' experience related to caring for children. Teaching experience or experience running after-school programs is preferred.
- Bi-lingual skills may be needed depending on needs of school.
- Minimum 3-years professional experience. (Required)
- DOE fingerprinting,Statewide Central Register of Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) clearance as well as Medical, FBI Livescan, State background check and Tuberculosis Clearances. (Required)
- Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods and Public Schools. (Required)
- Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities froma wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building skills.
- Experience working in school-based settings, with knowledge about tenants ofcommunity organizing, student support services, and youth development theories.
- Experience in program management, coordination, and evaluation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, preferred.
- Experience working with school age children and families from Title I communities, preferred.
- Significant experience with budget and data management.
- Experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in a school, after school, day camp or community youth outreach setting.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. The range is $65,000 to $70,000. ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 403b match, 18 days of paid time off, flex time, and 17 paid holidays. This position may include a cell phone and mileage reimbursement, depending on travel needs.
ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION: P.S. 49 Willis Avenue School, 383 E 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLE:
1) Please submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format via e-mail to: [email protected] cc:[email protected] Please put "Program Director - P.S 49X" and your last name in the subject heading.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be contacted when a role becomes available.
- LEARN MORE ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL ALL-STARS:To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website: www.afterschoolallstars.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Child Care: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10454: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
