Director of Out-of-School Time Programs
Job Summary
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Out-of-School Time Programs to lead and strengthen a portfolio of school-based after-school programming. This is a highly visible hands-on leadership role for an outcome-oriented program professional who can translate strategy into consistent execution across multiple locations.
The Director will oversee program operations coach site-based leaders strengthen relationships with schools and community stakeholders and help build a healthy safe and engaging environment for middle school students. The organization is looking for a resourceful collaborative leader who can see the big picture while remaining closely connected to day-to-day program delivery.
Provide leadership and oversight to site coordinators operating across multiple school-based locations.
Guide program planning staffing daily operations and effective use of funding and site resources.
Coach and develop program staff promoting accountability consistency and high-quality execution.
Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for out-of-school time programming.
Manage and strengthen existing relationships with school partners city stakeholders and community organizations.
Build new partnerships that expand program resources reach and impact.
Monitor program outcomes and translate organizational strategy into measurable results.
Travel regularly among program sites to remain connected to staff students and school partners.
Help create safe supportive and engaging environments for participating students.
Bachelors degree required; a masters degree in education psychology social work or a related field is preferred.
Approximately 5-7 years of experience leading out-of-school time after-school youth development education or closely related programming.
Demonstrated experience overseeing programs across multiple locations or school-based sites.
Experience supervising and coaching staff responsible for working directly with children or young people.
Proven ability to develop and implement curriculum program plans and lesson plans.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with school leaders public-sector stakeholders community partners staff and students.
Outcome-oriented approach with strong leadership problem-solving and operational execution skills.
Resourceful relatable and collaborative leadership style.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the programs service area and remain available during core after-school program hours.
Ability to complete required background and screening processes for a school-based environment.
This is a full-time primarily field-based leadership role with regular travel among school sites and some office-based work. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday approximately 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with availability required during after-school program hours.
The anticipated starting salary is $80000 commensurate with experience.
Autonomy to lead and shape a growing program function.
Opportunity to build a department and strengthen programming across multiple sites.
Meaningful work supporting young people schools and Philadelphia communities.
A collaborative environment that values initiative resourcefulness and measurable impact.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.