Extended Programs Manager

Extended Programs Manager

Position Type Full-Time Start 08 / 26 / 2024 School Name City, State New York, NY Posted 03 / 06 / 2024

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends.

We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes.

In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity.

The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth : silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world;

service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light that of God in every person.

Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for the position of Extended Programs Manager to oversee our Early Bird and after school programs during the school year.

The main responsibilities for this full-time, 10-month position will be to create and maintain programs that extend beyond the classroom school day.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of Extended Programs and the well-being of approximately 150+ children including but not limited to physical, social, and emotional needs and supervision of 40+ staff at a time.

The successful candidate will have the vision, initiative, organization, and persistence required to shepherd a variety of programs ranging in their developmental stage from nascent ideas to the long established.

This position reports directly to the CFO / COO, with close collaboration with the Lower School Division Head.

During the school year the hours for this position are 10 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM but may extend based on program needs.

Essential Functions

• Create a safe and enjoyable student experience by developing and managing a trimester-cycle after school program for students in grades K-6, and an early bird program for students in grades K-4.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the programs which include hiring, training, retaining, and managing payroll for internal and external staff, adults and students, as well as third party vendors.
• Maintain detailed attendance records for billing and payroll.
• Organize program logistics, such as schedules, snack, space reservations, trips, supply requests, and other programmatic needs.
• Conduct program observations; assess individual programs on a consistent basis and address concerns as they arise.
• Build rapport with students and support their needs in conjunction with the divisional offices and homeroom teachers.
• Encourage positive character development in all children while upholding the mission and philosophy of the School.
• Communicate with parents / caregivers regarding arrival and departure, student challenges and celebrations, and regarding billing in coordination with the Business Office.
• Build productive relationships with the Lower School Head and Assistant Head, faculty members, the Parent Association leadership, and parent volunteers.
• Provide budget reports, develop pricing schedules, and share regular program updates with the CFO / COO.

The description of this position is not intended and should not be considered as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, liberal arts, or equivalent professional experience required.
• 3+ years of experience working with elementary school-aged children.
• 3+ years of experience as a leader in an inclusive, educational setting or similar environment.
• Excellent organizational and oral / written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the School and growth reflected in the program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite, as well as billing platforms.
• Current First Aid / CPR / RTE certifications.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 based upon experience.

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match;

wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following :

• Completed
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three personal references

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line.

i.e. last name , first name - Extended Programs Manager - Friends Seminary website. You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application.

No phone calls, please.

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Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience.

To form a community which strives to reflect the world’s diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives.

Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals.

Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.