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Estimated Pay info$17 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Fresh Meadows, New York

About this job

The Afterschool Site Program Assistant Director supports the daily operations of the Afterschool program and helps ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for children and families. This role assists with staff supervision, program implementation, compliance, and family communication while helping foster a positive team culture.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Site Director in overseeing the daily operations of the After School and enrichment program

  • Assist with the supervision, coaching, and support of program staff and volunteers

  • Help implement age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and enrichment opportunities

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants

  • Maintain attendance records, medical logs, and incident documentation in compliance with OCFS requirements

  • Support communication with families regarding program updates, questions, and participant needs

  • Assist in managing daily program flow, including transitions, activities, and supervision of approximately 50–80 children

  • Collaborate with leadership on program planning and continuous improvement efforts

  • Monitor program inventory and assist with maintaining supplies and materials

  • Complete all required annual OCFS trainings and compliance requirements

  • Support additional program responsibilities as assigned

 

 

 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience working with children ages 5–12 in youth programming or childcare settings

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field preferred

  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred

  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and actively supervise children throughout the program day

  • Ability to lift and carry supplies, equipment, or materials up to 25 pounds

  • Ability to work in active and fast-paced youth programming environments

Work Environment

  • Primarily indoor program spaces including classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and multipurpose rooms

  • Occasional outdoor supervision and field trip support

  • Collaborative team environment with staff, school personnel, and families



Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience working with children ages 5–12 in youth programming or childcare settings

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field preferred

  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred

  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and actively supervise children throughout the program day

  • Ability to lift and carry supplies, equipment, or materials up to 25 pounds

  • Ability to work in active and fast-paced youth programming environments

Work Environment

  • Primarily indoor program spaces including classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and multipurpose rooms

  • Occasional outdoor supervision and field trip support

  • Collaborative team environment with staff, school personnel, and families



Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage





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Posting ID: 1261653976 Posted: 2026-05-16 Job Title: School Assistant Director