Director, After-School Program & Summer Day Camp at C.E.S. 88

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The full-time program director is responsible for the leadership and management of an after-school program serving 120 children (grades K-3) and a summer day camp of eight weeks, for 100 children. The after-school program operates M-F, 2:3-6 pm daily, with extended hours on 20 weekdays when school is not in session. Duties include program scheduling; curriculum development; coordinating outreach to parents and community; coordinating participant registration; record-keeping and report-writing; administration of site-based office, with a full-time assistant; hiring, supervision and training of a diverse, part-time staff of 13 employees; ensuring compliance with regulations of the NYC Department of Health and other city/state agencies; and liaison with program funders, evaluators, and partner organizations. The program director reports to the executive director of New Settlement and works closely with the school leadership and staff on issues key to the success of the program.

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The after-school program is designed to strengthen the social, emotional and academic competencies of the participants, integrating literacy skill-building through a positive youth-development model. Regular program components include homework help, fitness and recreation, performing and visual arts, interactive reading, math and science activities, community service, healthy-living skills, and trips to educational, cultural and recreational sites in NYC. The program is located at a public elementary school serving the southwest Bronx (a few blocks from New Settlement’s own community activity spaces and administrative offices). The student population of CES 88 is approximately 65% Latina/o and 35% Black, mostly from families of low and very-low income.

 

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED: Minimum two years of supervisory experience in relevant setting. MSW, MEd or other relevant advanced degree. English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.  Experience in community-based youth development, elementary education and/or social work, with a focus on youth and families. Commitment to community building through youth development and education in partnership with parents, educators, other CBOs, and diverse educational institutions. Excellent communication skills (including report writing) and computer literacy.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS OFFERED: The salary for this year-round position is $45,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience.  New Settlement offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k).

 

OVERVIEW OF NEW SETTLEMENT APARTMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: We are a non-profit, mixed-income housing and community-service organization with an 18-year track record of active commitment to neighborhood revitalization, community building and organizing, and positive youth development —including working for educational excellence at community schools. New Settlement Community Services currently provide year-round educational, cultural and recreational programs and social services to more than 4,100 youth and adults who live in the surrounding area.

 

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, résumé and contact information for three professional references to jobsearch@newsettlement.org . Subject: After School Program Director Search. New Settlement Apartments, 1512 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452. FOR MORE INFO, see www.idealist.org, new settlement apartments. Position now open. EEO/AA