Location and Job Title:

Director of Elementary Afterschool Programs
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040

Principal Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of administrative and day-to-day operations for after-school programs, including but not limited to:
  • Maintaining the database and ensuring that all required registration, health, and program paperwork is completed and up-to-date for all participants
  • Creating and updating rosters for bussing, homeroom, activity periods, and late care
  • Creating a monthly newsletter showcasing program highlights and important dates
  • Ensuring the safety of all afterschool participants
  • Supervising all after-school program staff
  • Managing data tracking systems for enrollment and daily attendance
  • Coordinating communication of absences, special programming, and other updates with families
  • Monitoring and maintaining all program inventory, and placing supply orders when needed
  • Managing data collection and reporting for the CACFP grant
  • Overseeing the purchase of snacks and the creation of the weekly snack menu
  • Conducting all dismissal procedures daily
• Ensure the program is in compliance with DOH SACC requirements and guidelines
• Manage program staff hiring and any staff changes, such as position transfers and salary updates, as needed to ensure program success
• Oversee lesson planning for group leader-led activities and support the activity specialist in curriculum development
• Integrate the Y's universal Jewish values and its connection to Israel in all programs where appropriate
• Plan and implement monthly staff professional development, along with regular staff meetings and coaching sessions
• Organize and execute special events, including activity planning, material ordering, facilities management, and scheduling
• Assist in planning and implementation of Fall and Spring Showcases
• Implement Program Quality Assessments
• Maintain room cleanliness after use for after-school programs
• Supervise campers as necessary for Camp Twelve Trails
• Supervise camp staff as necessary for Camp Twelve Trails
• Communicate with camper parents and guardians for Camp Twelve Trails when necessary
• Assist the camp director with any other duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

SALARY

• $70,000-$80,000

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• At least three years of director experience required
• Must have excellent time management skills, be flexible, be a team player, be open to feedback, be creative, and have excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy, including experience with Google Workspace applications
• Willing to work some evenings and Sundays as needed

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Full-time, in-person, FLSA Exempt position.
• September-June: Monday-Friday 10:00-6:30, with some Sundays or Saturdays as needed
• July and August: Monday-Friday 8:00- 5:30 onsite at Camp Twelve Trails; additional hours may be required during the summer season

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health, and other pre-employment requirements.

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.