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Assistant Director, Beacon Harlem

Job Details

301 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10030 - New York, NY
$67,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Beacon Harlem

Position Type:

Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Schedule:

2 PM - 10 PM, some Saturdays

35 hours/week

Department/Program:

Beacon Harlem

Direct Supervisor:

Director, Beacon Harlem

Direct Reports (if any):

Team Leaders, Instructors, and other staff

 

About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

 

Program Description:

Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program is a resource full of opportunity for community members from kindergarten through adulthood.  The Harlem Beacon offers a safe, joyful, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children.  High school students have the opportunity for enrichment, career exploration and athletics with adults experiencing community engagement, athletics, life coaching and parent groups.  The Beacon partners with our host school, Mahalia Jackson PS/MS 123 and Graham’s Community School located at PS/MS 123 to assist in the in an extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health and wellness.  In addition, the Beacon connects with community resources and the strength in community to expand offerings.  During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp for elementary through middle school students.

 

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Under the supervision of the School Center Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for all phases of successful and safe operation of Afterschool Programming as well as adherence to the standards and polices set.  In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for supervision of all program personnel, program participants and program areas.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-going coaching and development of staff members including formal mid-year and end-of-year evaluations for all direct reports.
  • Expected to attend mandatory staff training and staff meetings throughout the year.
  • Maintain a highly visible presence throughout all areas of programming.
  • Assist the Director in the supervision and quality assurance of all “on-the –ground” program delivery.
  • Plan and organize the daily program activities and oversee the implementation of daily schedules and lesson plans. 
  • Facilitate regular supervision conferences both individually and group with direct reports.
  • Assist with the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of program personnel.
  • Lead in the planning and execution of program events and initiatives.
  • Foster meaningful relationships with program participants, staff, parents, host school staff and community stakeholders.
  • Team with Director to create a positive work environment where both staff, students and families are celebrated.
  • Helps to maintain records of program data including i.e. attendance, fiscal, compliance etc.
  • Assist Director to prepare and submit reports around program performance data and outcomes.
  • Execution of administrative tasks to include utilizing Graham Windham ordering and requisition systems. 
  • Responsible for facilitating Parent Advisory Board meetings monthly as well as other parent and community engagement activities.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications: What do successful candidates need to have to do well in this position?

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • At least three (3) years of experience and one (1) as a supervisor
  • Previous experience supervising children, partnering with parents and community

 

Other Requirements:

  • Be motivated, a team player, solution oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills, and possess a fervent desire to partner with children and families in the community
  • Be adaptable, have a proven record of accomplishment of leading teams with positive program outcomes.
  • Possess the ability to organize activities, maintain compliance documentation and records for funders and regulatory agencies.
  • Have a firm understanding of child development and experience working within a school age childcare setting, in addition to previous experience leading meetings with youth, families, staff and community stakeholders.

 

Salary & Compensation:

  • Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $67,000.00
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Benefits Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more!

 

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

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