Program Director (After School Multi-Site)

About the Organization: Partnership with Children

Partnership With Children (PWC) strengthens the mental health and well-being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensivesupportsdirectly in schools reaching over20000 childrenand families each year. Across our core partner schools we build ecosystems of support that empower students support families and transform schools through trauma-informed counseling community-based programming and healing-based arts educationcreating nurturing environments that foster resilience learning and Partnershipwe believe that every child should have the cognitive social and emotional skills to be their authenticselves to develop self-sufficiency and to build the foundation for strong supportive relationships.

Role Overview

We are seeking a ProgramDirectorwho will serveastheFoundingAfterschool Multi-Site Director overseeing fourafterschool includesthe overalldevelopmentmanagement and adherence to program excellence and ideal candidate is a skilledpositive youth developmentleader and manager. They are alsopassionate about social justice and committed to empowering students familiesschoolsand communities.

ResponsibilitiesWhatYoullBe Doing

Program Leadership

• Launch and overseethedevelopment aoffourDYCD compassmiddle school afterschool programs.

• EnsureeachPartnershipwith Childrenafterschoolprogram is implemented with fidelity to theorganizationalmodel.

• Directthe development of annual work scopes rosters schedules etc. Monitor progress and negotiate changes with stakeholders.

• Use data tomonitorprogramdecisionsandperformanceto continuously improve quality and outcomes

• Be an active participant in Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) initiatives andutilizeyour knowledge and learning in your work.

• Modeldevelopment and maintenance of key collaborative relationships including school principal school staff and various NYCPublic Schoolsstaff engaged at the school and District levels.

Team Leadership and Development

• Develop staffs management and leadership skills including conflict resolution negotiation building andmaintainingeffective collaborations and using data to inform programmatic decisions.

• Develop staffs ability to integrate into and engage with school culture through fostering positive relationships withschoolcommunity.

• Leadonboardingand train staff members to both Partnership with Childrenand DYCD policies and procedures.

• Conductweekly structured administrative supervision of direct reports.

• Collaboratewiththe Talentand Recruitment team to hire site directors and afterschool staff.

• Lead Site Directors throughhigh stakesyouth interventions.

Compliance and Operational Excellence

• OverseeProvideprogrammatic fiscal and overall compliance oversight related to relevant contracts and funders including but not limited to DYCD NYCPS NYS DOE and ACS.

• Manage program budgets and ensure responsible stewardship of resources

• Ensure administrative records and data collection aretimelyand high quality.

Qualifications:What Makes a Successful Candidate

Program Leadership

• At least 8years experienceworking with children with aminimum of2 yearsof progressive experience leading OST (Out-of-School Time) or similar youth/educational programs.

• At least4years experienceas supervisor or manager andexperience overseeing multiple locations or a large team of program directors

• Demonstrated understanding of high-need communities and public schools as well as social serviceeducationand behavioral health issues that impact students and their families

• Understanding of change management as it relates to organizations and schools; ability to support staff in being change agents;Superior engagementcommunicationand presentation skills with stakeholders including principals and parents
• Ability to form andmaintainstrong collaborative partnerships with colleaguesprincipalsand other strategic stakeholders

• Superior engagementcommunicationand presentation skills with stakeholders including principals and parents

• Experience working with middle schools

Team Leadership and Development

• Exceptional managerial supervisory and staff development skills

• Outstanding collaborator and consensus builder

• Strong commitment to personal and professional development

Compliance and Operational Excellence

• Deep knowledge of and experience with afterschool compliance. Experience withNYC Public SchoolsDYCD OCFS and DOH regulations is essential

• Ability to adapt; encourage opennessflexibilityand creativity in meeting programmatic and regulatory needs

• Flexible multi-tasker who can handle multiple priorities

Other

• Bachelors degree in Education Youth Development Social Work Public Administration or a closely related fieldrequired.

• Masters degree or a School-Age Child Care (SACC) credential (preferred)

• Commitment to demonstrating PWCs organizational values of: Collaboration Continuous Learning Going to Solution Equity & Inclusion and Passion

• Ability to thrive in a high autonomy/high accountability environment

What to Expect in Our Process

1. Submit cover letter and resume for role

1. Phone Screen

1. Interview withChief Program Officer

1. Reference Checks

1. Offer

Other Logistics:

• This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote rolesrequiresthe ability and willingness to travel to schools (by car or public transportation) daily
• This position oversees the below locations in the Bronx Brooklyn and Manhattan:

• Salary and Benefits:
  Salary is $85000-$95000-commensuratewith credentials and experience.

Salary and Benefits We take care of our employees by providing the followingperksand benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• A 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• PaidParental Leave

• Wellness Benefits and Resources

• Life insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Twenty-four days paid annual leave per year

• Four Summer Fridays

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Affinity groups and Community Building Events

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity isleveragedacross all areas including race gender gender expression agenationalityand life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Childrenprovides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.