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It integrates project‑based learning, advisory structures, community partnerships, and career‑connected experiences to build confidence, technical skills, and a strong sense of belonging.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgram Leadership & Management: Plan, implement, and evaluate high‑quality academic, enrichment, recreation, STEM, arts, wellness, and social‑emotional learning activities. Establish and monitor program goals, outcomes, and performance metrics.\n\nStaff Supervision & Development: Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff (Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, Youth Assistants). Approve schedules, timesheets, and payroll. Provide coaching, professional development, and guidance on classroom management and lesson planning.\n\nCompliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to DYCD and School‑Age Child Care (SACC) regulations, maintain safe and compliant program environments, and manage program records and reporting.\n\nFiscal & Resource Management: Assist with monitoring program budgets and expenditures, ensure responsible use of program resources and equipment, support inventory management and purchasing processes, monitor staffing allocations and operational needs.\n\nPartnership & Communication: Serve as the bridge between the program, partner schools, and community stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, parents, and community partners.\n\nCurriculum & Activity Design: Develop and manage STEM activities, creative/performing arts, sports, tutoring, and enrichment workshops. Incorporate social‑emotional learning (SEL) and culturally responsive pedagogy.\n\nMarketing & Fundraising: Promote the program to target communities and schools; participate in grant writing and fundraising as needed.\n\nRequired Certifications and Clearances: Background check, mandated reporter training, CPR/First Aid Certification, completion of all required DYVD trainings, additional clearances as required by DYCD and organizational policies.\n\nSpecial Projects: Manage quarterly theme team projects, host parent meetings, and recruit voucher families.\n\nReporting & Location\nReports to: School Partnerships Director or Director of Youth Services, depending on the organization.\n\nLocation: On‑site at 263 West 153rd Street, New York NY 10039.\n\nSchedule: Typically, Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM –6:00 PM, with evenings and weekends as needed.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.\n\nExperience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in youth development, education, recreation, or community‑based programming. 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