Program Director - Amber Charter School- Inwood
Company: Roads to Success, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young
people to take control of their future.OUR VISION: We envision a
world where everyone has access to an equitable path to
success.PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs
including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and
summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people
throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development
practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an
environment of Belonging, where young people can build their
Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice
Generosity in their communities.PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Program
Director's primary functions encompass three core areas: i)
ensuring the practical application of the RTS mission and vision
for positive youth development within the program, ii) providing
program staff with clear goals, direction, support, and growth
opportunities while valuing them as employees, and iii)
establishing and maintaining positive relationships with all key
stakeholders.ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:Supervisor: Program
ManagerSupervises: Program Staff and School Age
StudentsCompensation: $58,500 - $60,000
Non-ExemptRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administrative Support, Compliance, and Implementation:
- Oversee and supervise the program, ensuring compliance with
Roads to Success standards.
- Assist in staff hiring, and provide ongoing support,
supervision, and evaluation of staff in alignment with Roads to
Success guidelines.
- Ensure all program elements are delivered on schedule, and
program spaces are properly prepared for use, adhering to Roads to
Success requirements.
- Manage outreach, recruitment, application, enrollment, and
retention processes as per Roads to Success regulations.
- Provide program participants with the necessary resources to
achieve their goals, in line with Roads to Success guidelines.
- Maintain regular contact with school officials and staff
throughout the program period.
- Prepare and submit all required program reports to the
organization in a timely manner, meeting reporting standards.
- Youth Development:
- Utilize positive youth development principles to foster social,
emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and
responsibility in all participants.
- Build positive relationships with participants and act as a
positive role model.
- Program Development:
- Plan and organize program activities to achieve contractual
goals and performance targets, aligning with Roads to Success
standards.
- Ensure the program site meets all safety and licensing
requirements.
- Family Engagement:
- Meet with parents and facilitate planning and conducting staff
and program orientation sessions.
- Staffing and Program Supervision:
- Approve timesheets bi-weekly and process as per organizational
standards.
- Maintain personnel and program records for inspection visits,
following organizational guidelines.
- Ensure proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time
off.
- Regularly communicate with staff to address issues and ensure
deadlines are met.
- Ensure all staff are eligible to work on respective sites.
- Program Procedures and Safety:
- Follow all Roads to Success protocols and procedures regarding
safety, supervision, accident, and incident reporting to ensure
participant safety and security.
- Professional Development:
- Conduct participant and parent orientations.
- Attend required organizational and training
sessions.QUALIFICATIONS:
- A degree in Education or related field or NYS School Age
Childcare Credential.
- At least two years of experience in supervision and program
development.
- At least three years of experience in administering youth
programming.
- At least four years of direct experience in an
academic/recreation setting.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, One Drive, and
Google Docs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication and
writing abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, meet set deadlines, and work well with
others.
- Willingness to go above and beyond program requirements for the
safety and benefit of participants.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe are
an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We are
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all
employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and
inclusion are essential to our success in serving
youth.DISCLAIMERThis job description is intended to provide a
general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and
responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The
specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change
from time to time, as determined by the needs of the
organization.The staff member must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without
reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made
to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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