At LEAP, we believe in the transformational power of the arts. We started as a grassroots movement with just four schools. Today, our teaching artists serve 25,000 youth across the city in over 140 New York City public schools. Every day, our educational arts programs inspire diverse school communities to be more engaged in learning and build critical skills. Our quality educational arts programs promote access and equity for New York City students underserved in the arts.

LEAP After School Program Directors are responsible for overall site management and operations in alignment with LEAP strategic and organizational goals while integrating stakeholder customization and integration, as well as all NYS School Age Child Care laws, regulations, and policies. The After School Program Director is the overall supervisor of the LEAP Afterschool arts integrated programming, and is responsible for managing/training the staff, streamlining program curricula working closely with LEAP internal departments and Education Specialists, building capacity through community and stakeholder partnerships, and establishing an organizational structure for the program. The After School Program Director will work closely with LEAP senior staff and internal departments in alignment with LEAP’s vision and mission, and in strong partnership with school partners.

The following responsibilities include pre and current COVID applicable regulations, policies, and mandates:

SAFETY: Ensure the safety and security of each participant by following all LEAP, and New York State School Age Child Care protocols and procedures regarding COVID-19 safety, overall safety, supervision, accident and incident reporting, works closely with school partners to arrange seamless transition from daytime to afterschool; ensure programs operates in compliance with all applicable New York State School Age Child Care Laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations

LEAP MISSION/VISION: Works very closely with LEAP internal departments and Leadership to achieve LEAP Mission and Vision

LEAP PARTNER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Ensure all funder and partner agency requirements are met, including DYCD Programmatic Frameworks, Enrollment, Attendance/Rate of Participation, DYCD contract requirements, DYCD Administrative systems, and NYC DOE regulations

QUALIFIED STAFFING: Work with LEAP internal departments, LEAP Program Excellence function, and stakeholders to ensure staff is fully trained in a broad range of areas including arts integration, creative youth development, positive youth development, effective teaching strategies, behavior management, and positive reinforcement techniques;

RECRUITMENT/RETENTION: Coordinate and follow up on participant outreach, enrollment and attendance to meet programmatic goals and stakeholder benchmarks

EVENTS: Works closely with LEAP internal departments, campus leadership, and school partners to plan, organize, and produce LEAP, DYCD and school partnership events evidencing high quality arts programming. Events include family nights, student performances, community forums and more.

PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT: Ensure program has necessary materials, facilities, communication systems and practices, and partnerships to provide safe, positive youth development programming; motivate, coach and counsel staff to excel; monitor participants’ progress regularly; and any and all other tasks necessary for the successful operation of the program.

BUDGET ADHERENCE: Ensure that the budget and expenses are aligned and maintained within the organizational financial guidelines, including staffing, supplies, and other expenses.

AGENCY COMMUNICATION: Models positive communication with LEAP staff and employees, youth, school community, and stakeholders at all times

INTERNAL SUPPORT: Responsible for attending ongoing professional development, and internal scheduled/unscheduled LEAP program strategy meetings, site director cohort meetings, and events

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