Assistant Program Director

$25.00 - $30.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Assistant Program Director is a part-time position responsible for assisting with daily management and supervision of the After-School in Action - Extended Day Program and any other special programs involving students in the Community School.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist in daily administration of the day-to-day functioning of the Extended Day Program (EDP).
• Support Group Leaders in implementing all elements of EDP and other programs: behavior management, activity schedule and special activities.
• Data entry and analysis of all program operations; update Master Lists, etc.
• Assist in creating program systems.
• Appropriately refer staff needs and discipline to Program Director.
• Must be knowledgeable on all curricula implemented in EDP.
• Assist with on-going assessment of children and provide appropriate services.
• Address and/or appropriately refer behavioral issues with children.
• Serves as a role model for the After-School in Action - Extend Day Program staff.
• Assist with maintaining and ensuring that all administrative details of the program are implemented: records maintenance, appropriate documentation, Group Leader attendance sheets, updating calendars and schedules, daily messages, note taking of staff meetings, permission slips, etc.
• Assist in the recruiting and retention of students in the After-School in Action -Extended Day Program.
• Assist with quality control observes and shares observations regarding program components on a regular basis.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of EDP, Holiday Program, and Summer Camp.
• Develops reports as needed.
• Help coordinate special events shows, dinners, exhibitions, etc.
• Attend trainings as requested by the Program Director.
• The Program Assistant reports directly to the Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in administration.
• Experience working with children and families.

Key Competencies:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.