After School Program Director

🇺🇸In-Person - New York, NY$55K–$75K/yri2h ago

K-12 Operations Program Management Student Support SEL Integration Youth Development Operations Management

Role Snapshot

The Program Director leads a high-quality middle school after-school program at KIPP NYC, extending the organization's commitment to academic excellence and student development beyond the school day. This role requires developing engaging programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning while fostering student belonging and achievement.

Key Responsibilities: The director develops and implements after-school programming aligned with KIPP's mission, recruits and supervises staff, manages budgets and compliance requirements, and builds partnerships with school leadership and families. Key duties include program evaluation through data analysis, student recruitment and retention, staff professional development, and coordination of family engagement events.

Skills & Tools: Required skills include program leadership and vision-setting, staff recruitment and coaching, data-driven decision-making, compliance management, budget oversight, and strong communication and relationship-building abilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, student-centered, collaborative, and able to foster a joyful and inclusive program culture.

Qualifications: The position typically requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in program management, youth development, or educational leadership, ideally in a school or nonprofit setting. Experience with after-school programming, staff supervision, and knowledge of youth development frameworks are preferred.

Location: In-Person - New York, NY

Compensation: $55K–$75K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Position Overview

The Program Director is responsible for leading a high-quality middle school after-school program that extends KIPP NYC's commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day.

Reporting jointly to the Regional Manager of After School Programs and partnering closely with school leadership teams, the Program Director will develop, manage, and continuously improve programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning. The Program Director plays a key role in creating engaging and supportive experiences that foster student belonging, achievement, leadership, and well-being.

This role requires a highly organized, student-centered leader who can build strong teams, cultivate meaningful relationships with families and community partners, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a joyful and engaging program culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Program Leadership & Vision

Develop and implement a clear vision for after-school programming that aligns with KIPP NYC's mission, values, and educational priorities
Ensure programming provides students with meaningful opportunities for academic growth, enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional learning
Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement
Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students feel known, valued, and supported

Staff Leadership & Development

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school staff
Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction and student engagement
Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning
Ensure all staff complete required professional development hours and compliance training

School & Family Partnership

Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after-school programming with school-day priorities and student needs
Create systems that promote strong communication and collaboration between school-day and after-school staff
Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships
Plan and execute family engagement and community-building events that strengthen connections between families, schools, and after-school programs

Student Recruitment & Retention

Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet and exceed enrollment targets
Develop strategies to ensure consistent student participation and engagement throughout the program year
Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions as needed

Compliance & Operations

Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and organizational requirements
Maintain accurate program records, data collection systems, and required reporting
Complete all required DYCD trainings and translate learning into improved program practices and student experiences
Collaborate with school-based and regional teams to develop and implement crisis management and student support plans

Budget & Resource Management

Manage site budgets, purchasing, expense tracking, reporting, and budget modifications in partnership with the Finance Team
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources while maximizing program impact and student experiences
Monitor expenditures and align spending decisions with program goals and priorities

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, students, families, community organizations, and regional stakeholders
Represent KIPP NYC positively within the broader community
Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships that enhance programming and student outcomes