After School Program Director

[] After School Program Director

• Full-time
• Grade Level: Regional Support K–12
• Start Date:
  
  Next year opening
• Department:
  School-based Support

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non‑profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social‑emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end ough KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

The Program Director is responsible for leading a high‑quality middle school after‑school program that extends KIPP NYC’s commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day.

• Develop and implement a clear vision for after‑school programming that aligns with KIPP NYC’s mission, values, and educational priorities.
• Ensure programming provides students with meaningful opportunities for academic growth, enrichment, leadership development, and social‑emotional learning.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students feel known, valued, and supported.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after‑school staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to ensure high‑quality instruction and student engagement.
• Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning.
• Ensure all staff complete required professional development hours and compliance training.

• Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after‑school programming with school‑day priorities and student needs.
• Create systems that promote strong communication and collaboration between school‑day and after‑school staff.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships.
• Plan and execute family engagement and community‑building events that strengthen connections between families, schools, and after‑school programs.

• Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet and exceed enrollment targets.
• Develop strategies to ensure consistent student participation and engagement throughout the program year.
• Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accurate program records, data collection systems, and required reporting.
• Complete all required DYCD trainings and translate learning into improved program practices and student experiences.
• Collaborate with school‑based and regional teams to develop and implement crisis management and student support plans.

• Manage site budgets, purchasing, expense tracking, reporting, and budget modifications in partnership with the Finance Team.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of resources while maximizing program impact and student experiences.
• Monitor expenditures and align spending decisions with program goals and priorities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, students, families,…