Middle School After-school Multi-Site Director

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Department: After-school Programs - Middle School

Location: Manhattan

Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

Middle School After-school Multi-Site Directors play a significant role in supporting the quality of NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and Manhattan Youth after-school programs. Middle School After-school Multi-Site Directors are responsible for the operation of after-school programming at four middle schools. The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading middle school programs in some or all of the following areas: STEM; theater, film and other media; and sports.

This is a full-time permanent position. Regular daily hours of work are Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program development and creation of new after-school programs
• Collaborate with recruiting department and Site Directors to hire after-school staff
• Supervise four middle school Site Directors, provide feedback and evaluation
• Work within middle school budget and budget controls
• Orient and train staff members including highlighting process and learning opportunities, maintenance of DYCD online, and best practices in managing relationships
• Lead staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Ensure staff remain compliant with DOH and DOE requirements
• Maintain open communication with school principals and collaborate on new programs
• Ensure Compass programs have a protocol to evaluate programs activities and staff, and to identify best practices and areas in need of improvement
• Maintain daily communication with Manhattan Youth Executive Director, Associate Executive Director and Budget Director
  
  

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in education or related field
• Effective administrative, reporting and evaluation skills
• Proven experience with curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation of structured programming for students in middle and/or elementary school
• 3 years-experience as a director of an after-school program
• Teaching credentials and some teaching experience preferred
• Proven competence in the arts or sports a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for budgeting
• Ability to oversee DYCD Connect portals and install work scopes for programs
  
  

Benefits

• Salary: $85,000-$90,000
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Friendly and supportive work environment