After-school Assistant Site Director for Middle School

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for a full-time After-school Assistant Site Director to join our dedicated team.

The Assistant Site Director is responsible for supporting the Program Director with the supervision and daily operations of their assigned after-school program and plays a critical role in Manhattan Youth’s ability to deliver high-quality after-school enrichment programs.  Alongside the Program Director, Assistant Directors provide hands-on leadership and direction for after-school staff, engage in direct supervision of children, and collaborate with After-school teachers to develop age-appropriate curriculum, activities and projects across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership.  Daily job duties are divided between administrative responsibilities and on-site supervision of after-school programming.

This is an on-site, full-time non-exempt hourly position at an NYC public school located in Manhattan, following a Monday through Friday 10 : 30am-6 : 30pm schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and hands-on daily supervision (2-6pm) of Manhattan Youth’s age appropriate after-school activities (sports, arts, STEM and other academic enrichment, leadership)
• Assist in development of after-school curricula and special events
• Assist Program Director with hiring, training, evaluation and development of after-school staff
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, address emergency situations and disciplinary issues, and maintain incidence logs
• Handle discipline issues for children and staff
• Maintain open and regular communication with school principal, faculty, PTA, staff, students and parents
• Lead weekly staff meetings and professional development trainings when necessary
• Manage after-school club enrollment, assignments and changes for participants, and track club attendance
• Coordinate program / staff schedules to meet needs of comprehensive after-school programming and DOE requirements and ensure coverage when staff members are absent
• Manage and track after-school equipment, consumables, supplies and snack inventory
• Perform all job-related duties as assigned and needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

Fostering Joy, Success & Belonging through Early Childhood, After School, Adult & Senior programming throughout New York City.

Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. provides the highest quality childcare and After-School programs plus academic, recreational and cultural activities for children, families and individuals who live or work in Manhattan, regardless of income.  We respond to the needs of our community through programs that stimulate, challenge and strengthen children, teens, adults, seniors, and families.  We also engage in a number of civic issues that impact community life in Manhattan.

Why Join Us

At Manhattan Youth, we treat each other as we treat the children in our programs, with kindness, compassion and respect.  We provide a fun, collaborative and nurturing environment that focuses on personal well-being and professional development.  By joining our team, you are joining a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of the people in our community.  We are looking for people with the same commitment to our mission and a desire to become part of a passionate and motivated team that genuinely gets along and loves what they do.