Assistant Community School Director

Description

Salary Range: $68,000 - $74,000

Position Summary: The Assistant Community School Director is responsible for assisting the Community School Director in the oversight/management and direct supervision of all activities, programs, services and supports implemented within the Whitney Young Jr Campus. He/she will also supervise specific programs and initiatives such as the after school, holiday program, summer camp, parent engagement, attendance improvement and staff. As an employee of Children's Aid working at the Whitney Young Jr Campus, the Assistant Community School Director reports directly to the Whitney Young Jr Campus Community School Director.

Essential Duties:
The Assistant Community School Director will be expected to do the following:

* Assist Community School Director with the supervision and management of all programs and initiatives (including
Attendance Improvement, Early Childhood Transition Program, Family Engagement, Health and Wellness)

* Develops, maintains and nurtures relationships with the school administration so as to operationalize the partnership
and participate in school governance structures.

* Represent the school in community meetings and events including attending Bronx Service Cabinet meetings with the
Community School Director

* Supervise all DYCD COMPASS and SONYC after school programs and Expanded Learning Time opportunities on the
Whitney Young Jr Campus

* Work collaboratively with Program Directors to design and implement programming that meets the educational, social
and emotional needs of children in the school, including holiday and summer camp programming.

* Assist in the hiring, management, development, supervision and evaluation of full and part time staff

* Plan and implement regular staff meetings, ongoing professional development and orientations

* Supports the Community School Director in developing and implementing performance management systems to
effectively analyze, assess and evaluate the impact of our services and supports

* Organize and facilitate special events for staff, families and students, as well as student showcase events throughout the
year

* Assist in the oversight and management of all programs (health, dental, mental health, specialty services and projects)
and that it is carried out within the context of partnerships and collaborations

* Contributes to the development and enhancement of parental involvement in the schools through the use of dedicated
activities in the family room, classes and events

* Develop communication systems to ensure effective communication about community school programs, services and
events

* Advocate for children, parents, families, and staff in order to access services

* Seek guidance and identify targeted resources for youth and family supports from appropriate school staff and
community-based partners

* Contribute to ensuring that all administrative and fiscal matters (hiring, payroll, fees, petty cash, budget, etc.) are carried
out with fidelity

* In the absence of the Community School Director, supports in overseeing the management of all programs and activities
in the Community School

* Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required;
Master's Degree in Social Work, Education or related field preferred

* 3-5 years of experience working with young people (in-school and/or out-of-school settings)

* Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills

* Excellent organizational and time management skills

* 3- 5 years of supervisory experience

* Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

Key Competencies:

* A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results

* A demonstrated ability to effectively work with students who have been traditionally under-served including English
Language Learners, children with special needs, children who have been or are currently involved in the child welfare
system, children living below self-sufficiency, and children from single parent households

* Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail

* Ability to work cooperatively with his/her school colleagues

* Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues

* A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice

* A history of service to under-resourced communities

* Professionalism, sound judgment foresight and maturity

* An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial…