Site Director

Title:   After-School Program Site Director

 Department:   Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP)

 Reports To:     Unit Director

Program Overview

The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP), is a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). Our agency’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and health for Philadelphians through community-based and culturally competent interventions. Since 1989, we have addressed health concerns, workforce development, and life skills in low-income, underserved communities. Today, our mission has expanded to help youth and young adults learn job readiness skills, academic achievement, and experience using technology. 

Position Summary

The Site Director will be responsible for the implementation and general management of YOACAP’s OST program (after-school and summer camp). Responsibilities include program planning, coordinating daily activities, working directly with students, managing the Activities Leaders, and written evaluation of staff on a regular basis. 

Project BUILD is designed to provide middle school youth with a diverse range of age-appropriate experiences, which assists in the development of personal competencies and skills through specific program content. Contextualizing program content through STEM and other interest areas will enhance youth engagement and program success. The program operates after school during the academic year and hosts a summer camp. 

Project BUILD uses a facilitated club model with an emphasis on structured activities. Understanding the importance of youth having unstructured time, this is incorporated into the daily schedule with Fridays being Freedom Fridays. The Site Director will be responsible for the following program goals:

• Increase school engagement and positive educational outcomes
• Promote community outreach and ongoing engagement through service learning projects
• Help middle school aged youth prepare for high school and postsecondary education and employment
• Improve life skills and the quality and functionality of interpersonal relationships.

The Site Director must possess a vast knowledge of Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Kahoot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms. The ability to lead clubs including but not limited to (book club, stem club, future ready, homework, and high school readiness). 

The Site Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean program site; ensuring a high level of program quality, and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants. The Site Director will manage staff and be a role model to the youth while upholding the philosophy of YOACAP standards and expectations.  

Compensation is $45,000 annually and includes a full benefits package (health insurance, retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, etc) and work cell phone. Hours are approximately 10am-6pm Monday through Friday. 

 YOACAP plans to hire 2 Site Directors, (1) Parkway High School (2) Pickett Middle School.

Background clearances (Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background and FBI Fingerprinting) required.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Program planning
• General management of program and staff
• Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities
• Coordinate student activities
• Meet with YOACAP staff to discuss progress of students
• Help organize online learning activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic and social skills
• Implement discipline techniques 
• Attend staff meetings, mandatory trainings, & other YOACAP events
• All other relevant duties assigned by your supervisor

 Competencies 

• Time management

• Creativity
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills

 Education and Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field

• Experience interacting with youth and leading small groups (8-12 youths)
• Experience with program planning and staff management preferred

• Knowledgeable with Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Kahoot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms
• Ability to multitask or change planned items 
• An organized and diligent worker
• Ability to tutor middle school students with Spanish, English, Math, Science and History is preferred 
• Able to create lesson plans that are age-appropriate for the youth
• Resourceful: Research skills - find resources to help you develop plans 
• Flexible: Plan lessons to fit your audience; 
• Ability to change and adapt the lesson plan as needed