Benefits:
Opportunity for advancement
After-School Assistant Director (Pro Tem)
82nd Street Academics seeks a part-time Assistant Director for a 100-student program for middle school-aged participants. The program provides leadership and choice (STEM) activities, homework, and literacy help, high-engaging enrichment activities such as sports & fitness, monthly diversity celebrations, and family engagement. The assistant director provides day-to-day support and program supervision during the director’s absence.
The hours of this position are 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. There are weekly meetings and monthly professional development.
Major Duties:
Lead program and coordinate with program stakeholders in absence of program manager (such as Department of Health and DYCD visits, parents communication, school leadership, and funders).
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (DOH, DYCD).
Supports supervisor with administrative tasks, event planning, scheduling, parent communication
Provides supervision and structure during transitions and activities.
Supports supervisor with program observations and offers STEM activities or other enrichment as available.
Job Requirements:
At least 30 College credits towards a B.A. in Education or a related field.
At least a year of experience working with After School; leadership role preferred.
Commitment to the program through the end of June 2024 is a non-negotiable requirement.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Must have excellent management, administrative, and communication skills and be professional at all times
Must have knowledge of DYCD and DOH
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
Must be enthusiastic, creative and innovative
Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be flexible
Demonstrated Abilities:
Knowledge of best practices in working with school-age children in an extracurricular setting.
Ability to establish and manage relationships with varied stakeholders focusing on program recruitment.
Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings, in group settings, and in written communications.
Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes, and takes initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges.
Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letter and resume. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com
Compensation is $20 per hour
Our 5 Core values for 82nd Street Academics are:
Empower Students
Delighted Kids
Mission-Driven Staff
Effective Teams
Lifelong Learners
Mission Statement: To complement public education so that students in New York City, regardless of home language or other societal barriers, have access to quality, public, higher education.