Program Director, SONYC Middle School Afterschool at Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Supervision, Program Management, Youth Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Budget Management, Compliance Monitoring, Professional Development, Curriculum Development, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Conflict Resolution, Academic Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Organizational Overview Imogen Foundation builds emotional resilience and supports the mental wellness of children and teens through project-based learning, youth leadership, community engagement, and literacy. Our afterschool programs center student choice, belonging, and compassionate relationships that help children thrive. Our middle school programs are designed to support young adolescents as they build independence, identity, leadership, belonging, and healthy relationships with peers and adults. The Program Director plays a critical role in ensuring programs operate safely, consistently, and in alignment with IF’s mission as the organization continues to grow. Our programs are dedicated to supporting the social and emotional learning of participants by providing choice-based activities that empower student voices, and delivery methods that develop compassion, understanding and kindness. A Program Director (PD) in one of our SONYC middle school programs is responsible for developing, implementing, staffing, managing, and supervising youth development, enrichment, leadership, and academic support activities for middle school students onsite in a NYC public school facility, every day that schools are in session. In addition to being responsible for all aspects of program operations, the PD will develop and maintain relationships with essential stakeholders, including: school administration, faculty and staff; inspectors from NYS DOH and other city and state agencies; parents and families, and - most importantly - children. Responsibilities Supervise and manage a diverse program staff of varying levels of experience and skill Oversee all aspects of onsite operations of the afterschool program Develop and maintain relationships with important stakeholders Promote program within school community to increase enrollment Partner with school leadership, faculty, guidance staff, and IF leadership to align afterschool programming with student needs, school culture, attendance goals, and community priorities. Communicate regularly with families, school administrators and IF leadership Ensure program safety and compliance with DYCD, DOE, SACC, and IF policies, including attendance, enrollment, documentation, incident reporting, staff qualifications, and program quality expectations. Provide professional development opportunities for staff Perform quality assessment and foster continual improvement Develop innovative programming that is responsive to the individual needs of participants Treat all people with compassion and kindness Requirements Three years of experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, youth development, or afterschool setting; experience with middle school students strongly preferred. One year of experience in an administrative, management and/or leadership position BA or BS diploma, preferably in education or related field Exemplary written and verbal communication skills Proven organizational, time management and leadership skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-Suite Knowledge of budgets and expense management Ability to manage multiple tasks Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations, and continue treating all people with compassion and kindness Equal Opportunity Statement Imogen Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin

Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations, staffing, and management of a middle school afterschool program within a NYC public school. This includes developing innovative youth programming and maintaining relationships with school administration, families, and city agencies.