Program High School Director

Summary

Global Kids (GK) educates, inspires, and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. The site director will manage our youth development programming at High School for Medical Professions in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York. The Director will be responsible for overseeing various core components of our Out-of-School-Time programming. This includes managing Social and Emotional wellness programs, college and career preparation initiatives, academic enrichment activities, and service-learning opportunities. We are specifically looking for a candidate who is well-equipped to oversee global education and youth leadership programming, fostering a sense of global awareness and empowering young individuals to become leaders in their communities.

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience in leadership roles, demonstrating a track record of success in building and maintaining strong partnerships in New York City public schools.

We are excited to find an individual who shares our passion for youth development, global education, and community engagement.

Responsibilities Include

Program Design & Implementation 

• Collaborate with other GK program team members on developing yearly curriculum maps aligned with GK outcomes, COMPASS High, and 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program models and contractual obligations. 
• Coordinate and write interactive experiential workshops and activities for GK’s weekly school-based after school programs.  
• Lead and co-facilitate Out-of-School-Time activities as needed. 
• Design programs and activities appropriate for high school students focusing on social-emotional health, STEM, global and local issues, service learning and other content areas. 
• Organize special events such as field trips, mini-conferences, family nights, and performances. 
• Ensure student and Global Kids team participation in GK citywide events (this may include weekends). 
• Link school-day to extended-day learning opportunities and after-school programming.
• Occasional overnight and long-distance travel required (college trips, management retreats, conferences). 
  
  

Contract Management & Administrative Tasks 

• Oversee and conduct attendance outreach, recruitment and retention services including attendance monitoring/data review, data entry, conferences attendance incentive activities and phone calls to comply with GK, COMPASS High, and 21st CCLC requirements. 
• Remain informed on current contract guidelines and contractor responsibilities by attending provider meetings and maintaining contact with DYCD Program Manager and 21st CCLC project lead.
• Ensure all staff members are aware of, and follow, any changes and new developments to the program and contractual expectations guidelines and expectations. 
• Ensure all program and student records (digital and hard copy) are securely maintained, including but not limited to workshops, field trips, student attendance, and incentive forms. 
• Follow all fiscal procedures for ordering supplies and reporting on expenses as instructed by Global Kids’ fiscal team.
• Submit monthly program reports. 
  
  

Partnerships 

• Help navigate, secure resources and build/sustain relationships with participants, parents, school staff, other CBOs, and policymakers. 
• Partner with school staff (principals, faculty, guidance counselors, parent coordinators, and facilities staff) to ensure high quality and safe programming. 
• Provide youth and families with guidance and referrals for social services. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, parents, and students, especially through existing inquiry groups such as the School Cabinet and School Leadership Team (SLT).
  
  

Supervision and Management 

• Manage all day-to-day operations on site and ensure the implementation of quality programming. 
• Provide overall support and supervision for staff, including program coordinator, interns, and teaching artists. 
• Supervise daily management of tasks (delegate appropriately), facilitate weekly check-ins, conduct program/staff observations with immediate feedback, conduct formal performance evaluations and individual check-ins. 
• Review and approve bi-weekly time sheets.
• Collaborate with key members of Global Kids staff to recruit, screen, and hire full time and part-time program staff. 
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of professional experience is required.
• Experience managing government-funded programs such as DYCD, COMPASS High, and 21st CCLC.
• Familiarity with Department of Education policies and protocols.
• Demonstrated experience leading youth development and interactive learning programs.
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing teams is preferred.
• Experience working in school-based settings with knowledge about community organizing and student support services.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with stakeholders in support of programmatic outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for global issues, education, human rights, and social activism
• Excellent facilitation, consensus-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• Fluency in other languages a plus
  
  

This position is in person and requires full COVID-19 vaccination.

Global Kids, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity in all forms.