Part Time Assistant Director

Who we are:

St. Nicks Alliance, a North Brooklyn based community organization, seeks to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, elder care and social services. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.

We are currently looking for a dedicated Part-time Assistant Director to join our team in North Brooklyn.

What you’ll do:

Supervision:

• Support Director in the hiring and training process for after school group leaders
• Support Director in conducting on-going observation, coaching and feedback to part-time group leaders
• Provide daily support and Supervision to staff during after school and summer camp program hours
• Provide daily supervision and support to staff with lesson planning and implementation for core program components following the thematic curriculum by circulating throughout program
• Directly coach and Supervise staff in Director’s absence
• Supervise interns
• Attend monthly Literacy trainings ensuring that group leaders attend and fully engage in monthly Literacy/STEM trainings

Partnership/Relationship Development:

• With Director’s support develop strong relationships with parents, school leadership and key stakeholders
• Assist Director with planning, organizing and facilitating parent orientation sessions in the fall and summer
• Attend CBO-School partnership meetings
• Greet students and families at program arrival and dismissal
• Communicate student progress with parent as needed during program dismissal
• Collaborate with Elementary and Middle School Sites on Division wide initiatives

Program Development:

• Recruit participants and build strong, collaborative relationships with program parents, school personnel, and key stakeholders
• Provide daily, direct supervision of elementary and middle school age after school program, ensuring all safety procedures, daily schedules, Literacy Immersion curriculum implementation, and group management protocols are followed
• Oversee the implementation of the division wide thematic Literacy Immersion Model curricula for Literacy, STEM, Arts Enrichment and SEL
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Education to provide on-going support to staff in curricula implementation and facilitation including ensuring written weekly observations of Literacy/STEM instruction using the observation rubric
• Identify and organize resources and the Literacy Immersion Model curriculum for group leaders in Literacy, STEM, SEL, physical fitness,
• Directly support staff by reviewing lesson plan and and curriculum implementation
• Contribute to the development of active, enriching theme-based summer camp for elementary students and providing opportunities for growth and hands-on learning through literacy, STEM, SEL and Arts Enrichment
• Attend the training and facilitation of the thematic Family Literacy unit
• Fully engage school community in 7-week, theme based family literacy programming
• Recruit and engage parents during the Family Literacy unit securing registration and food orders
• Plan and Coordinate Holiday Camp registration, schedule, and activities including meal requests and trips
• Contribute to the planning of Division wide initiatives such as the Annual Youth Summit

Administration:

• Meet all enrollment goals established by funders
• Monitor program spending and participating in budget review meetings
• Plan and coordinate afterschool and summer camp registration process
• Maintain participant files ensuring that applications are updated with parents contact information and participant medicals
• Complete at least 15 hours of training annually
• Submit vacation requests 2 weeks before requested time off and sick time requests within two business days of time off
• Maintain yearly binders and DYCD/DOH Binders
• Complete DOHMH Site Supervisor application to be listed on program SACC license as Site Supervisor
• Adhere to internal division deadlines
• Support division led professional development efforts for front line staff
• Any other tasks as identified by your Supervisor as they relate to your responsibilities

What we are looking for:

· Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred)

· 1-2 years of supervision experience

· Knowledge of the afterschool setting

· Bilingual abilities are a plus

What is in it for you:

· Professional growth

· Benefits: sick days

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter to [email protected] with “Part-time Assistant Director” in the subject line.

Ability to Relocate: Brooklyn, NY 11211 | Relocation is required before starting work.

Visit stnicksalliance.org

St. Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Pay: From $23.20 per year

Work Location: In person