Reports To:                Program Director and/or Managing Director

Program:                   Comprehensive Afterschool Program

Location:                   Bronx Little School

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Job Status:                Part-Time. Eligible for NY Safe and Sick Leave 

Schedule:                   Monday-Friday: 1:45pm-5:15pm

Pay Rate:                   $25-30/ HR (commensurate with experience)

 

WHAT WE DO:

 

At LEAP, we believe in the transformational power of the arts. We started as a grassroots movement with just four schools. Today, our teaching artists serve 25,000 youth across the city in over 140 New York City public schools. Every day, our educational arts programs inspire diverse school communities to be more engaged in learning and build critical skills. Our quality educational arts programs promote access and equity for New York City students underserved in the arts. 

 

CULTURE STATEMENT

LEAP is a group of diverse and passionate individuals working together to prioritize youth and pursue our mission.

 

Our Goals

We collaborate to accomplish goals and are accountable to ourselves and others. 

We strive for excellence, reflect on results, and celebrate success. 

 

Our Peers

We foster relationships through intentional communication and attentive listening. 

We welcome feedback with a growth mindset and offer feedback with empathy. 

 

Our Space

We build trust through transparency, honesty, and humility. 

We respect and attempt to meet each other’s needs at work.

 

Our Community

We are inclusive and value the differences among us. 

We listen to and acknowledge the voices of those we serve. 

 

JOB PURPOSE 

LEAP is seeking a Program Coordinator who will play a critical role in overseeing an arts integrated, after school program in a New York City public school. He or She will be highly organized, self-motivated, and a creative problem-solver that will ensure quality program execution. The program coordinator will ensure quality arts programs through the management of program planning, lesson planning, and fidelity to the LEAP instructional model. Observation of group leaders, activity specialists, teaching artists, etc. as well as providing thoughtful constructive feedback is a critical aspect of the role. An arts educator and administrator, the program coordinator reports to the managing director, collaborates with school leadership (Principal, AP, etc.), and receives support from other educational and administrative staff at LEAP. A successful coordinator will have the ability to effectively manage their time and work collaboratively to achieve LEAP’s mission and values. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the program

  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of afterschool program participants by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Understand, maintain, and ensure that participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.

  • Work cooperatively with school leadership (Principals, APs, etc.) and LEAP staff/departments (Managing Director, Program Ops Team, Finance Team, etc.)  to assess school needs, evaluate budget, plan programming, share evaluation tools, and oversee quality delivery

  • Work with staff to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special/culminating events that build the level of skill and confidence, are age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, SEL, creative expression, community service, leadership, civic engagement, physical fitness, and/or nutrition

  • Supervise Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, and Teaching Artists by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations

  • Maintain accurate program records (participant files, staff files, data entry, incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance & sign-in/sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements)

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating about their child’s strengths and areas for growth

  • Attend and actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events, when necessary

  • Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications. Support the development and facilitation of all required training sessions

  • Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe

  • Report all incidents in accordance with LEAP’s policies and procedures.

  • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants and staff

  • Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, including helping to compile program statistics.

  • Adhere to all Department of Health, Department of Education, DYCD, and LEAP standards, expectations, and regulations

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's degree or higher

  • Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience working in an after-school environment and/or arts education

  • Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts

  • Clear and confident writer able to communicate results so that they are actionable

  • A quick learner, with an open-minded perspective

  • A problem solver with a positive attitude and excellent relationship management skills

  • A self-starter: someone who is highly effective working independently and within a team

  • Excellent project and process coordination skills, writing skills, and attention to detail

  • Proficiency with the complete Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)

  • Ability to enter data into an online system           

  • Ability to speak Spanish preferred, but not required

  • Excellent organization skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated involvement with and commitment to the youth community 

  • Not required but a plus: Strong working knowledge and experience using Salesforce, Zoom, Slack, and Asana

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including but not limited to criminal history checks by the NYC Department of Education, and other regulating agencies as needed per placement. 

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LEAP provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

 

Please note:  In accordance with organizational policy, LEAP does not sponsor individuals on O-1 visas.

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