KIPP NYC Afterschool Program Director (Non-DYCD)

About KIPP NYC

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Overview

The After School Program Director is an ideal position for a mission driven leader to pilot a high-impact, after-school program at one of our Bronx school campuses. This role is ideal for a visionary candidate who thrives in building systems, developing teams, and leading innovative youth programs that expand access and opportunity for students.This role is a critical component of KIPP NYC’s expanded learning vision and offers the opportunity to influence the future of after-school programming across our network.

The Program Director will drive the design and execution of a robust after-school experience aligned to KIPP NYC’s Graduate Aims, Positive Youth Development principles, and culturally responsive practices. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager of After School Programs, the Program Director will manage all aspects of the school-based program delivery, team management, cross-functional collaboration, and site-level decision-making.

This position is based in New York, NY and requires daily travel to a KIPP NYC school located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, and Washington Heights.

General Responsibilities and Duties, but not limited to:

• Lead the vision, planning, and execution of a single-site after-school program centered around high quality, age-appropriate student experiences, including academic support, project-based enrichment and beyond-the-classroom opportunities, such as student showcases, special events, field trips, and family engagement
• Oversee all program operations including fiscal budget, day-to-day logistics, student supervision, and scheduling, in partnership with the school Principal and staff to ensure seamless daily transitions between day school and after-school time.
• Assess program effectiveness, refine strategy, and drive continuous improvement using program data, such as attendance, engagement, student growth, staff performance
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and operational protocols required by KIPP: NYC and external oversight bodies such as DOH, including required documentation for student attendance, incident reporting, evaluations, and program assessments.
• Manage a diverse team of after-school educators, enrichment instructors, and volunteers by creating a professional learning culture grounded in equity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, using staff meetings, coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Actively participate in school-based leadership meetings and regional professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Education, Youth Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. Experience working in K–12 public or charter schools, preferred
• Minimum 5+ years experience in expanded learning, after-school, or youth development programs, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role. Familiarity with DYCD-funded programming and NYC regulatory requirements, highly preferred
• Experience with OCFS School Age Child Care Regulations
• Successful experience developing, managing, and monitoring large, goal-oriented programs
• Strong skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, team leadership, and stakeholder communication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Capacity to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, staff, students, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, youth empowerment, and the mission of KIPP NYC

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000-$78,000 for the After School Program Director role. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.