Position Summary:
Oversee the successful operation of several after school sites for kindergarten – 12th grade. Ensure the programs meet the expectations of the agency and the school district policies and procedures. Programs must be safe, enriching, and student-centered.
In this position you will:
- Develop, implement, and maintain program goals aligned with agency objectives
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Evaluate quality and effectiveness of the after-school programs and services
- Analyze and assess the impact of the after-school programs, policies and procedures
- Participate in collaborative planning with other agency staff and school district administration
If you are a creative thinker with a passion for working with youth through innovative programming and collaborative leadership, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community.
Agency Highlights:
- Our agency is committed to supporting youth in their education goals as well as having the tools to be successful in life.
- Using a strengths-based and youth centered approach to build on the strengths of each student to succeed.
- Recognize all students have potential and that they deserve opportunities to highlight that potential.
- Agency environment is focused on staff well-being, is family centered and meets the diverse needs of the staff.
Deputy Director of After School Programs Duties:
- Hire, train and supervise program managers for after school sites.
- Hire, on board and train all program staff with support from the program managers
- Work closely with school administration to collaboratively develop and implement the after-school programs.
- Ensure all after school sites follow school district and agency policies and procedures
- Make sure programs are safe and secure at all times such as staff to student ratio, student and program staff are following all rules and regulations
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with school staff and district administration
- Monitor budgets and works with the Chief Operations Officer regarding budgets for the program
- Responsible for monthly quarterly, and annual reports
- Liaison to all appropriate program partners working within the program
- Ensures the effectiveness of the program and service activities
- Responsible for the overall accountability of the after-school program, students and staff
- Work with the school administration and personnel to ensure effective, quality, appropriate and safe programs for students
- Assist school administration and teachers to identify appropriate student referrals to agency services, including but not limited to the after-school program
- Collect data needed to meet the objectives and goals of the programs and agency
- Create and maintain a knowledge base of community-based services for children and families regarding referrals to support school staff and families
- Be available to principals and school staff for consultation and support regarding students and families
- Work with site managers to create relevant, engaging and appropriate programming.
- All other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- 3-5 years of Management Experience and must include at least 2 years of staff supervision
- 3 years’ experience working in community-based agencies
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Strong and effective writing and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
- Expertise with agency planning, project design and implementation, data analytics, and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple processes and projects
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel to various sites in a day
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Commitment to:
- a person-centered, family-centered, culturally competent philosophical base
- continuous quality improvement
- team oriented collaborative governance model
- Strong and effective writing and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
Safe Schools Mohawk Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer
