After School Program Coordinator - BGR

Henry Street SettlementNew York, NY, US

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After School Program Coordinator - BGR

Job Category : EDUCATION SERVICES

Requisition Number : AFTER002014

Full-Time

On-site

Salary : $55,000 USD per year

New York, NY 10009, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Overview :

Division / Department : Education & Employment / Youth Services

Hours : 35 hours per week, Regular, Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 10 : 00 am 6 : 00 pm

Location : Fully onsite in the Lower East Side

Pay Type : Salary; $55,000-65,000

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Organizational Overview :

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs.

Building on its 125+ year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City's largest social service agencies.

Program Overview :

Education and Employment Services is an 8.2 million dollar division serving about 8,000 people each year through a continuum of services from Early Childhood Education through Adult Workforce programs designed to assist individuals in obtaining the skills necessary for lifetime self-sufficiency. Education Services include an Early Learn Program, After-School Programs (6 sites), 4 Day Camps, Youth Recreation, High School Initiatives including 2 Community Schools, and our Expanded Horizons College Success Program. Programming takes place within 3 community center sites and multiple school-based programs. Employment Services include walk-in employment services, employment services for a public housing population, ESL job readiness training, and employment services for youth including SYEP and Young Adult Internship and Adult Literacy Programs.

Job Summary :

The Program Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Afterschool and Camp (community-based programs), they will be responsible for day to day management of the Boys and Girls Republic (BGR) after-school program. Ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. In addition, the Program Coordinator will manage a growing staff of Activity Specialists and support staff. The work schedule will include 13 holiday camp days where the program will run from 8 am - 6 pm. The Program Coordinator will be the key external face of the BGR after-school program.

Qualifications :

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with extensive youth development experience to grow and further develop a community-based program. The successful candidate will lead programs, partner with the Assistant Director of After-school and Camp Services, and work collaboratively with a high-performance management team.

Specific requirements include :

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Henry Street Settlement's mission
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required, Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of five years' supervisory experience working in the after-school, evening, or camp program settings
Extensive knowledge of grade / age-appropriate skill development strategies for students
Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated success developing and evaluating programs
Proficient in using DYCD Connect as a management reporting tool
Experience working with youth staff to develop and implement quality programming
Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, a span of control, and
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Advanced experience working with families to facilitate overall participant success
Ability to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and skill levels
Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through
Must be self-motivated
Flexible and positive team-oriented attitude
Must be able to work on select school holidays

Leadership Responsibilities :

Cultivate existing relationships with partners aimed at ensuring continued resources and access to services

Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergy across program areas

Work with staff to develop creative and engaging activities to ensure consistent and high-quality programming

Team Management and Development :

Evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff

Implement a professional development program to address employee experience and skill gaps

Instill a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards

Interview, hire and oversee training and orientation of all staff

Program Operational Management :

Implement feedback mechanisms from staff, parents, students, and school partners regarding community needs

Coordinate an After-School program that promotes excellence, fun, and education for K-8TH

Supervise education instructional and administrative staff to work towards collaborative implementation of after-school programming

Assist with orders and purchases of materials and supplies to support and enrich program activities / initiatives

Maintain records of all participants and activities, including attendance sheets and progress within the activity

Essential Physical Job Functions :

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

Ability to stand, stoop, or sit for long periods of time, as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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After School Program Coordinator • New York, NY, US