Assistant Program Director - Afterschool

Company: CAMBA
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Program Overview COMPASS/SONYC After-School Programs are funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and other funders, to serve approximately 2,150 children and youth in grades K-8. Children at elementary and middle schools participate in program activities (such as homework help, conflict resolution, academic enrichment, recreation and creative arts programming) during after school hours and thirteen school holidays. Position: Assistant Program Director- Afterschool Reports To: Supervisor I - Site Director Location: 50 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY & 18 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 What The Assistant Program Director - Afterschool Does: The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to interact with participants, their families, the community-at-large, and school administrative personnel to monitor attendance and participation in program activities; including the following: Ensure the safety and security of each program participant by following all CAMBA after-school protocols and procedures including but not limited to procedures and protocols regarding safety, supervision, accident and incident reporting. Mange the after-school program in the Director’s absence. Manage the after-school office daily during after-school program hours. Monitor, collect, and compile daily and monthly attendance records of targeted participants. Input all client attendance data into database(s) on a daily basis. Keep accurate records on absenteeism and success resulting from counseling and referrals. Follow up and report to parent(s) participants' attendance via telephone calls, mailings, and home visits on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Order, receive, and maintain office supplies. Maintain participant’s files. Coordinate Parent workshops regarding CAMBA’s workshops and services. Maintain daily logs for all activities. Retrieve messages from general voicemail and forwards to appropriate personnel. Answer incoming telephone calls and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department. Take or deliver messages or transfers calls to voicemail when appropriate personnel are unavailable. Answer questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information. Welcome onsite visitors, determines nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel. Monitor visitor access and issues passes when required. Receive, sort, and route mail, and maintains and routes publications. Prepare MTA travel vouchers. Create and print attendance sheets, memos, parent notifications, correspondence, reports, program marketing materials, and other documents when necessary. Perform other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. May encourage parents to become active participants in the Parent's Association and to attend school-based parent workshops. May advise parents on the importance of child(ren)'s regular school attendance during individual parent conferences. May act as liaison with agency and school administration and teaching staff, and may attend School Leadership Team and Building Response Team meetings. May work with school administrative staff to identify students to be served by the program. May perform computer data entry/verification functions. Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time. Minimum Education/Experience Required: High school diploma or G.E.D. AND two years direct experience working with children ages 5 to 13 years old. Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school. Must be available to work during the After School program’s hours of operation, Monday thru Friday for 3 hours directly after day school dismissal. Must be available to work 13 DOE Holiday Program Days. Preferred Requirements: At least one year in a supervisory capacity. Bi-lingual English and Spanish/Haitian Creole/Mandarin/Urdu/or Russian. Other Requirements: Must obtain and maintain the following clearances throughout the duration of employment: Dept. of Health and Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance, State Central Registry (SCR) clearance, and submit a medical form with a negative TB test. Job Specific Competencies: Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality. Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures. Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information. Must obtain the following clearances: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sex Offender Registry (SOR) The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) The New York State Central Registrar (SCR) The New York State Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Criminal History Review Ability to maintain clearance of the above throughout the duration of employment. Must take the F-07 test and obtain FDNY Certificate of Fitness within two weeks of hire. Must complete 15 hours of training each year; the 5-hour Foundations in Health and Safety and the 3-hour Mandated Reporter trainings are to be completed within the first 2 weeks of hire. Compensation : $21.63 - $28 hourly When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Part-time (25 hours per week) Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR cFh8D9ML4P

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