Assistant Director, K-12 After School Programs

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Assistant Director to support and assist with leading our After School Programs. The Assistant Director will serve as a key leader within the After-School Program, partnering closely with the Director to oversee daily operations, staff management, and program excellence. The role requires an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday, scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with summer hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Final hours depend on program assignment and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of the after-school program serving scholars and families directly; Partner with the Director to ensure students receive high-quality academic and enrichment programming; Supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team supporting students' academic, artistic, and socio-emotional growth; Provide coaching and feedback to middle managers and youth-facing staff to strengthen instructional practice, engagement strategies, and overall impact on scholars; Develop, implement, and continuously improve programmatic and administrative systems that support student services, staffing, scheduling, attendance tracking, compliance, and budgeting; Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of professional development for youth-facing staff; Continuously monitor program performance and operational systems to ensure progress toward program goals and scholar outcomes; Partner and collaborate with other sites and program leaders to align after-school curriculum, policies, procedures, and expectations; Help build a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and reflective practice among staff; Use data, observations, and stakeholder feedback to improve the student experience and program quality; Clarify work policies for staff and ensure they are consistent with HCZ policies and procedures; Ensure all students are safe, engaged, and appropriately supervised at all times; Foster strong relationships and effective communication with students, parents, staff, and HCZ leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; 3+ years of experience managing in an education, social services, or community-related program; A commitment to HCZ's mission and the communities we serve; Demonstrated record of meeting and exceeding goals and positively impacting children, their families, and the community; Demonstrated excellence at youth development program design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement; Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to navigate and manage multiple stakeholders; Strong knowledge of child safety protocols in New York State and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder engagement while ensuring child safety; Strong people manager with demonstrated success coaching and developing staff to improve scholar outcomes; Skilled at building, implementing, and refining systems and structures that support high-quality programming and efficient operations; Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a strong sense of urgency, without sacrificing accuracy or ethical standards; Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis and problem-solving skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite; Willing and able to work flexible hours based on program needs

Nice to have

Master's degree

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries; Paid time off; Employee referral bonus; Career advancement; No-cost health insurance; Life Insurance; Short- and long-term disability; Additional voluntary benefits; Wellness discounts; Commuter benefits; Financial wellness perks; Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more