Program Director

Values: Rooted in our faith, we believe in the importance of holistic investment and the power of collective efforts to nurture the child, strengthen the family, and rebuild the community. YLFR is made up of a team of staff and volunteers who are committed to seeing mutual growth over time in leadership, responsibility, and learning.

Summary: We are excited to welcome a new member to our team that demonstrates a kingdom-minded approach to service. The ideal candidate is culturally aware and sensitive to the intricate realities of urban children and families in minority communities. This awareness fuels a desire and commitment to investing in at-risk youth for long-term and sustainable impact.

Function: To directly supervise and continuously train teaching staff in order to ensure the academic quality of the after-school program and summer activities. Monitor and advise teachers in classroom management skills in order to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and positive social interaction. Oversee daily operations, manage budgets, perform administrative tasks and ensure programs align with the organizational mission.

Directly responsible to: Executive Director

Requirements: Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ required. Must be a self-starter who enjoys and works well with others from a diverse background. Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in education. 2+ years’ experience teaching within a public or private school setting. Previous leadership experience preferred. Behavior management experience and the ability to train others on tactics and strategies required. Knowledge of early reading skills is a must, along with knowledge to assess student abilities. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills necessary. Clean driving record and background checks required.

Responsibilities may include:

• Manage, coach, and train staff to ensure successful fulfillment of job responsibilities
• Conduct regular Staff Meetings and/or daily huddles
• Conduct semi annual employee reviews and quarterly check-ins, create goals for employee development
• Create and maintain an academic activity/resource library; instruct on creative lesson planning
• Conduct student testing as needed, and exhibit the ability to analyze results
• Supervise and invest relationally in students during academics, recreation, transportation, and behavior intervention
• Actively cultivate and develop relationships with parents and community partners
• Perform various administrative tasks, including planning weekly field trips/enrichment activities
• Participate in fund development and special events for the organization
• Ensure the adherence to all government and local regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards for summer program and afterschool programs
• Manage the daily operations of the afterschool program, and summer program, to include enforcing policies and procedures, program planning, implementing the program, and conducting ongoing program evaluation

Additional considerations:

• Position is directly responsible to the Executive Director. Subordinates will include any volunteer tutors and program staff at the center
• This position comes with generous paid time off. The role’s adherence to the Richmond Public School schedule typically provides 28 days off throughout the school year. In addition, staff are given 4 weeks off once the afterschool program ends and before the summer program begins. 10 days of PTO are also given which can be taken throughout the calendar year
• Health insurance stipend of $6,000 per year, 3% IRA matching, short-term disability provided
• Typical hours are 10am-6pm during the school year (10am-2:30pm planning and 2:30-6pm programming with students present) and 8am-4pm in the summer

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person