Assistant Director

ABOUT COMMONPOINT

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment.

Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

Commonpoint is hiring an Assistant Director for the Kids Korner After School Program, located at the Sam Field Center. The program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children in grades K–8, offering academic support, recreational activities, and enrichment programming during after‑school hours and school breaks. The Assistant Director will support the program’s mission by assisting with daily operations, supervising staff, fostering positive relationships with children and families, and ensuring a high‑quality experience for all participants.

This role works closely with the Program Director to oversee program implementation, maintain compliance with agency and regulatory standards, and promote a welcoming, inclusive environment. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of the Kids Korner After School Program. Across the agency, our seasonal and part‑time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost‑effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross‑department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

• Assist the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the Kids Korner After School Program, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Supervise, mentor, and support frontline staff, including Youth Workers, Group Leaders, and Activity Specialists.
• Serve as the on‑site leader in the Director’s absence, ensuring smooth program operations and appropriate decision‑making.
• Support staff onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management to promote a high‑quality program experience.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and community partners through professional and responsive communication.
• Assist with participant enrollment, attendance tracking, dismissal procedures, and maintenance of required program documentation.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, Department of Health regulations, Department of Education requirements, and all applicable licensing and safety standards.
• Help coordinate and oversee enrichment activities, homework support, recreational programming, and special events.
• Assist with behavior management by implementing positive behavior support strategies and working collaboratively with staff and families to address participant needs.
• Monitor program spaces to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper supervision ratios are maintained at all times.
• Support the planning and implementation of school break programming, including the Youth Holiday Program, assisting with staffing, scheduling, activities, trips, and daily operations.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and organization of program supplies and equipment.
• Support emergency preparedness procedures and respond appropriately to incidents, accidents, and behavioral concerns.
• Attend required staff meetings,…