Middle School After School Program Director

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Aftercare Program Director.

Job Description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is currently accepting applications/resumes for a Program Director for our B3 Middle School Aftercare Program. This program is a grant-funded program serving students attending 6th through 9th grades at 3 sites within Perth Amboy and is funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Program.

The B3 Program Director is responsible for all aspects of managing and implementing a high-quality educational program that includes Aftercare, Saturday Teen Nights, and Summer Camp. The B3 Program Director must also possess database management and reporting skills; show proficiency in the use of Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; the ability to coach staff on related procedures and issues as needed; as well as possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, team orientation and collaborative style of management, strong problem-solving skills, and detail orientation.

The B3 Program Director will embrace the YMCA core values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Faith, and Caring; and must demonstrate core competencies in the area of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.

Hours: must be available to work a full-time schedule Monday-Friday, including after school program hours, occasional Saturdays, summer school programming, and other times as requested or required to oversee the program.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of supervising school-based programs with a primary responsibility for operations, budget management and staff supervision.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, preferably in any field related to children or business.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Strong Administrative skills.
• Computer proficiency.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Plans for and implements extended learning opportunities for students to positively impact academic outcomes and build student connections to school.
• Establishes a safe and effective learning environment for students.
• Supervises and supports teaching staff in order to implement a successful program, observes classes and maintains records.
• Communicates with Principal and Branch Director for program planning, marketing, and organization.
• Acts as liaison with community partners, school staff, students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Manage the recruitment and retention of students.
• Engages with parents and families to encourage a community-centered program.
• Complete necessary reports and submit to state.
• Maintain participant files, program forms, and applicable licenses.
• Meeting with key program staff, teachers, stakeholders, collaborators, evaluator, etc. regularly.
• Coordinate 21st CCLC advisory board meetings and ensure implementation of sustainability plan.
• Supervise site coordinators, administrative staff and program volunteers.
• Conduct program orientation for staff, parents, students, volunteers, and key program staff.
• Attend mandated 21st Century program directors’ meetings and required professional development trainings.
• Conducts consistent assessment of program and staff.
• Ensure compliance with evaluation requirements (data-entry into federal and state data-collection systems).
• Ensure the program meets all licensing requirements of the state of New Jersey.
• Monitor the program budget, assuring that staffing and operating expenses are in line with budget and in compliance with grant requirements.
• Oversee the development and growth of a collaborative and productive Parents Council to engage parents in the leadership and support processes of the program.
• Handles disciplinary actions, when or if necessary.
• Addresses inquiries and complaints, and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Interface with parents on all concerns related to the program, staff interactions, participant’s behavior and attendance.
• Organize supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation for program.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Establishes new program activities and expands collaborative relationships within the community in accordance with the organization’s strategic plans.
• Assists with community events, Healthy Kids Day, special events, fundraisers, etc.
• Report any suspected case of child abuse immediately as outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention policy.
• Adhere to all standards outlined in the "Employee Handbook".
• Keep Branch Director informed of all first aid concerns, discipline or other significant problems.