Assistant Community School Director

Essential Duties

The Assistant Community School Director will be expected to do the following:

• Assist Community School Director with the supervision and management of all programs and initiatives (including
  
  

Attendance Improvement, Early Childhood Transition Program, Family Engagement, Health and Wellness)

• Develops, maintains and nurtures relationships with the school administration so as to operationalize the partnership
  
  

and participate in school governance structures.

• Represent the school in community meetings and events including attending Bronx Service Cabinet meetings with the
  
  

Community School Director

• Supervise all DYCD COMPASS and SONYC after school programs and Expanded Learning Time opportunities on the
  
  

Whitney Young Jr Campus

• Work collaboratively with Program Directors to design and implement programming that meets the educational, social
  
  

and emotional needs of children in the school, including holiday and summer camp programming.

• Assist in the hiring, management, development, supervision and evaluation of full and part time staff
• Plan and implement regular staff meetings, ongoing professional development and orientations
• Supports the Community School Director in developing and implementing performance management systems to
  
  

effectively analyze, assess and evaluate the impact of our services and supports

• Organize and facilitate special events for staff, families and students, as well as student showcase events throughout the
  
  

year

• Assist in the oversight and management of all programs (health, dental, mental health, specialty services and projects)
  
  

and that it is carried out within the context of partnerships and collaborations

• Contributes to the development and enhancement of parental involvement in the schools through the use of dedicated
  
  

activities in the family room, classes and events

• Develop communication systems to ensure effective communication about community school programs, services and
  
  

events

• Advocate for children, parents, families, and staff in order to access services
• Seek guidance and identify targeted resources for youth and family supports from appropriate school staff and
  
  

community-based partners

• Contribute to ensuring that all administrative and fiscal matters (hiring, payroll, fees, petty cash, budget, etc.) are carried
  
  

out with fidelity

• In the absence of the Community School Director, supports in overseeing the management of all programs and activities
  
  

in the Community School

• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working with young people (in-school and/or out-of-school settings)
• Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 3- 5 years of supervisory experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
  
  

Key Competencies

• A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results
• A demonstrated ability to effectively work with students who have been traditionally under-served including English
  
  

Language Learners, children with special needs, children who have been or are currently involved in the child welfare

system, children living below self-sufficiency, and children from single parent households

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively with his/her school colleagues
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues
• A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice
• A history of service to under-resourced communities
• Professionalism, sound judgment foresight and maturity
• An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up
  
  

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 to 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, or 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.