The 21st Century Program is a grant-funded program serving middle schools and 9th grade academies in Perth Amboy. Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the 21st Century Program Director is responsible for all aspects of managing and implementing a high quality educational program including: after school, Saturday teen nights and summer school. Responsibilities include budgeting, building great relationships with diverse groups of individuals, providing direction and training to staff and administrative work required to maintain a Federally-funded program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Plans for and implements extended learning opportunities for students to positively impact academic outcomes and build student connections to school.
- Establishes a safe and effective learning environment for students.
- Supervises and supports teaching staff in order to implement a successful program, observes classes and maintains records.
- Acts as liaison with community partners, school staff, students, parents and other stakeholders.
- Manage the recruitment and retention of students.
- Engages with parents and families to encourage a community-centered program.
- Complete necessary reports and submit to State.
- Maintain participant files, program forms, and applicable licenses.
- Meeting with key program staff, teachers, stakeholders, collaborators, evaluator, etc. regularly.
- Coordinate 21st CCLC advisory board meetings and ensure implementation of sustainability plan.
- Supervise site coordinators, administrative staff and program volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with evaluation requirements (data-entry into federal and state data-collection systems).
- Ensure the program meets all licensing requirements of the state of New Jersey.
- Monitor the program budget, assuring that staffing and operating expenses are in line with budget and in compliance with grant requirements.
- Oversee the development and growth of a collaborative and productive Parents Council to engage parents in the leadership and support processes of the program.
- Interface with parents on all concerns related to the program, staff interactions, participant’s behavior and attendance.
- Establishes new program activities and expands collaborative relationships within the community in accordance with the organization’s strategic plans.
- Responsible for other duties, as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, preferably in any field related to children or business.
Skills/Experience:
- Three (3) years of supervising school-based programs with a primary responsibility for operations, budget management and staff supervision.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 13 2018
Active Until:
Mar 13 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit