Description Overview Afterschool Program Director position requires a highly motivated, knowledgeable and dynamic individual who is responsible to assist in the day-to-day organization of the After-School Programming. Responsibilities • With support from senior staff, develop and schedule activities that fulfill the program’s objectives and that address the needs and interests of students and families • Recruit children and families to participate in the program • Hire, supervise and support a staff of approximately 6 • Write and submit reports to funding agencies+ • Assist in the interviewing, managing, training, and coaching of program staff and volunteers • Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations • Review lesson plans weekly; support the development of curriculum maps and activity plans • Participate in school leadership committees and PTA meetings • Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations Requirements • Strong commitment to Breakaway Hoops’ mission to educate for social responsibility and to foster students’ social and emotional learning • BA required; MA a plus • 5+ years' experience leading highly effective learning programs in a public school or non-profit setting, demonstrated talent as a program manager; experience in the NYC Department of Education a plus. • Excellent social and emotional skills