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Riis Settlement

Assistant Director

Riis Settlement, New York, New York, us, 10261

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PS166 The Henry Gradstein School - Astoria, NY, 11106 Job Shift:

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Youth Services We are looking for an Assistant Director who will be responsible for the overall planning and operation of the Program in accordance with the Jacob A. Neighborhood Settlement mission, goals, and policies. Provide leadership, direction, training, and support to on-site staff and volunteers in the safe and structured operation of the center. Responsibilities

Under the management of the Program Director, establish goals and objectives for the program and effectively oversee all programs and operations. Ensure compliance with Riis Settlement Agency policies and contract requirements. Communicate requirements to staff. Prepare and organize all monthly documents and program reports on a scheduled basis. Ensure that organizational objectives are accomplished. Assist the program director in oversight of all aspects of the program in his/her absence. Assist in the analysis of demographic client data to make programmatic improvements. Identify and develop curricula suitable for after-school and summer programs. Curricula should be thematic and provide youth with sequential common core learning standards. Work with staff to set realistic weekly and monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements. Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for the professional development of staff. Supervise and train group leaders and specialists who engage with participants. Qualifications

Must have experience in DYCD/ Advantage programs. Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or Physical Education preferred; high school diploma/GED with 2+ years of supervisory experience is acceptable. School-Age Child Care (SACC) license/SAAC Credential Qualification a plus. Spanish speaking is a plus. Minimum 1-year supervisory experience, preferably in youth services. Strong youth development program planning and administration skills. Effective leadership, conflict resolution, and delegation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google apps. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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