Program Director - Harlem, NY
YWCA of the City of New York
Summary
The YWCA of the City of New York is a dynamic, mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering women, girls, and families to achieve social, economic, and racial justice. We provide programs and services focused on economic empowerment, racial justice, and the health and well-being of women and girls. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where staff are encouraged to grow, thrive, and contribute to our mission.
The Program Director is responsible for aiding in the implementation of all aspects of a multi-faceted program that meets the needs of the school community by incorporating multiple grant policies, S.T.E.M(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Education, and the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women in a cohesive thematic approach.
The Program Director is responsible for aiding in the implementation of all aspects of a multi-faceted program that meets the needs of the school community by incorporating multiple grant policies, S.T.E.M(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Education, and the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women in a cohesive thematic approach.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or School-Age Care Credential
- 4+ years of relevant experience; working in afterschool programs or other education/youth programs
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, especially in working with elementary students
- Experience with data systems and word processing; excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well with students, teachers, administration, and families and to perform multiple roles
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently;
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual a bonus
- Attentiveness to detail and ability to follow through on multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong work ethic and professional values
- Commitment to promoting YW-NYC’s social justice mission and educational and youth development philosophy
Duties
The Program Director will work on-site at the Harlem school location until further notice.
- Develop, coordinate and implement a year-round out-of-school-time program located in a public school, including after school and camp
- Hire, onboard, train, and supervise program staff, ensuring quality instructional, youth development, and social/emotional learning practices are used and staff to student ratios are maintained
- Seek and provide access to virtual professional development opportunities for program staff based on the observed areas of need for improvement or support
- Implement applicable grant policies and school-age child-care regulations
- Oversee site budget and use of resources, managing and monitoring spending within the approved budget plan
- Establish and maintain communication with members of the school staff g regarding all program areas
- Develop procedures and policies for the operation of the after-school program
- Assist in curriculum development of the after-school program
- Provide oral and written reports regularly
- Facilitate and maintain partnerships with appropriate agencies that provide services to the students and families
- Maintain records needed for program administration
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Other Duties:
- Create and maintain relationships with the community
- Make presentations to the school board/staff and community agencies
- Meet regularly with the Director of OST programs
- Meet regularly with the school principal
- Work closely with the school administrative staff
- Write necessary reports and document all incidents in detail
- Oversee evaluation activities
- Develop and track budget
