Program/Site Director II

Curtis High School (105 Hamilton Avenue)

55k-65k

Position Summary:

At Children's Aid, we believe that all young people have limitless potential. Our dedicated staff provide comprehensive supports for children and families in targeted, under-resourced New York City neighborhoods. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life: excellent education and health care, social-emotional support, and strong, stable families.

Children's Aid is the lead partner for the Community School Initiative at Curtis High School. We are looking for a highly trained candidate with program and management experience and a strong understanding of youth development to serve as the Program Director at this site. The Program Director will Report to the Community School Director.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Curtis Community School Team, Our Program Director is responsible for:

• Supporting fidelity to the Community School model
• Leading in the development and implementation of all program components and services
• Managing the college access and success program. Supervising the college coaches and overseeing the implementation of the college workshops, college application support and all other college access and success related programs
• Supervising the tutors and the tutoring program. Supporting the development and implementation of all education enrichment program components and services
• Serving as a liaison for all DYCD programs presently operating at CURTIS High School (COMPASS)
• Providing direct on-site and weekly supervision to all component staff members
• Developing and implementing a program schedule of activities including staffing, space permits and special events
• Supervising weekly contact with all program participants
• Assisting the Community School Director in the ongoing program matters, including program and staff evaluation and other relevant matters
• Working closely with program evaluators and completing monthly report of program activities, successes, challenges, and upcoming activities to central staff and implementation managers
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data to be used for program assessment and improvement
• Maintaining contact with Children's Aid Youth Division staff and administration
• Attending ongoing meetings and trainings with agency and external stakeholders
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the Community School Director

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience working with young people (in school and/or out of school)
• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Education or a related field, Masters Preferred
• Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required
• Commitment to professional development
• A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively with DOE colleagues
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with Children's Aid colleagues
• A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice
• A history of service to under-resourced communities
• Professionalism, sound judgment, foresight, and maturity
• An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills a plus

Key Competencies:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned