Job Title: Afterschool Assistant Program Director

Job Classification: Part-Time

Reports to: Program Director

Location: TBD-Manhattan/Harlem Location

Job Type: On-Site All Five (5) Days

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Generally 1:00pm-6:00pm)

Weekly Hours/ Week: 25

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $35 (non-negotiable)

Why You’ll Love Working at LEAP

At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs, we build a great place to work. You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.

We are:

🌱 Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility

🎨 Creative, flexible, and open-minded
🚀 Collaborative and mission driven
✅ Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals

🌟 Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication
🌍 Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture

💖 Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others
🎉 And above all… FUN!

At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact, all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

About the Role

LEAP’s Afterschool Assistant Program Directors are responsible for overall site management and operations in alignment with LEAP strategic and organizational goals while integrating stakeholder customization and integration, as well as all NYS School Age Child Care laws, regulations, and policies. The After School Assistant Program Director will assist the Afterschool Program Director with the overall supervisor of the LEAP Afterschool arts integrated programming, and is responsible for managing/training the staff, streamlining program curricula working closely with LEAP internal departments and Education Specialists, building capacity through community and stakeholder partnerships, and establishing an organizational structure for the program. The Afterschool Assistant Program Director will work closely with LEAP Program Director, senior staff and internal departments in alignment with LEAP’s vision and mission, and in strong partnership with school partners.

What You’ll Do

• Safety: Ensure the safety and security of each participant by ensuring programs operate in compliance with all applicable LEAP, and New York State School Age Child Care protocols and procedures.
• Staffing/ Youth Participation: Recruitment & train program staff in a variety of youth and professional development areas; Coordinate and following up on participant outreach, enrollment and attendance to meet programmatic goals and stakeholder benchmarks; Oversee staff scheduling, timesheets & coordination
• Events: Plan, organize, and produce LEAP, DYCD and school partnership events evidencing high quality arts-based programming.
• Programmatic Oversight/ LEAP Partner Agency Requirements: Monitoring, evaluating, and managing all aspects of a program to ensure its quality, effectiveness, and alignment with stated goals; Ensure all funder and regulatory agency data requirements are met and submitted in a timely manner,
• Budget Adherence: Ensure and track that the budget and expenses are aligned and maintained within the organizational financial guidelines, including staffing, supplies, and other expenses.
• Internal Support: Attend staff meetings, professional development opportunities, training sessions, & special events to enhance knowledge & skills, as required, inclusive of those outside program hours
• Data Collection & Reporting: Tracking attendance, event participation, surveys, and other organizational data asks, supporting the generation of reports to assess the program’s effectiveness

What You’ll Bring

We seek a strong, organized leader who can support the day-to-day operations of the program, manage staff, and serve as a thought partner in planning, implementation, and problem-solving.

Core Competencies & Strengths:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal & written communication is essential for interacting with staff, youth, parents, & other stakeholders; strong active listening skills; ability to build & maintain positive relationships
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills: Ability to motivate, guide, & mentor staff to achieve program goals, strong decision-making & conflict resolution skills; capacity to delegate tasks effectively & provide constructive feedback
• Program Management & Development: Experience developing & implementing curriculum & lesson plans; ability to manage program budgets & resources effectively; skills in program evaluation & continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Child Development: Understanding of child development principles & best practices; experience working with school-aged children in a recreational or educational setting
• Adaptability & Technology Skills: Ability to adjust teaching methods based on student needs; being adept at various software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, online meeting platforms, & other afterschool program software
• Work Ethic & Professionalism: Demonstrated commitment to youth development & strengths-based approaches professional demeanor & ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years supervisory experience required
• Prior management and supervisory experience required
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish), preferred
• Familiarity with diverse ethnic and cultural communities
• Outstanding organizational, collaborative, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Sensitivity to parent concerns and child development issues
• Enthusiasm, creativity, initiative and the ability to adapt quickly to change
• The proven ability to serve as a dynamic team leader
• Experience working with youth and families in a school-based or community-based setting preferred (i.e. afterschool or NYC Public Schools)
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment
• Not required but a plus: A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential OR 
  • A School-Age Child Care Credential OR
  • An associate’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
• Not required but a plus: Familiarity with Program Budgeting, and fiscal management
• Not required but a plus: Familiarity with DYCD Online and database management
• Not required but a plus: Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Internet, Zoom/Google Classroom and computer savvy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by regulating agencies as needed per placement.

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note:  In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.