After School Program Site Director

Organization Overview

The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP), is a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). Our agency’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and health for Philadelphians through community-based and culturally competent interventions. Since 1989, we have addressed health concerns, workforce development, and life skills in low-income, underserved communities. Today, our mission has expanded to help youth and young adults learn job readiness skills, academic achievement, and experience using technology.

Position Summary

The Site Director will be responsible for the implementation and general management of YOACAP’s OST program (after-school and summer camp) for students at Tilden Middle School. Responsibilities include program planning, coordinating daily activities, working directly with students, managing the Activities Leaders, and written evaluation of staff on a regular basis.

Project BUILD is designed to provide middle school youth with a diverse range of age-appropriate experiences, which assists in the development of personal competencies and skills through specific program content. Contextualizing program content through STEM and other interest areas will enhance youth engagement and program success. The program operates after school during the academic year and hosts a summer camp.

Project BUILD uses a facilitated club model with an emphasis on structured activities. Understanding the importance of youth having unstructured time, this is incorporated into the daily schedule with Fridays being Freedom Fridays. The Site Director will be responsible for the following program goals:

• Increase school engagement and positive educational outcomes
• Promote community outreach and ongoing engagement through service learning projects
• Help middle school aged youth prepare for high school and postsecondary education and employment
• Improve life skills and the quality and functionality of interpersonal relationships.

The Site Director must possess a vast knowledge of Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Kahoot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms. The ability to lead clubs including but not limited to (book club, stem club, future ready, homework, and high school readiness).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program planning
• General management of program and staff
• Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities
• Coordinate student activities
• Meet with YOACAP staff to discuss progress of students
• Help organize online learning activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic and social skills
• Implement discipline techniques
• Attend staff meetings, mandatory trainings, & other YOACAP events
• All other relevant duties assigned by your supervisor

Competencies

• Time management
• Creativity
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field
• Experience interacting with youth and leading small groups (8-12 youths)
• Experience with program planning and staff management preferred
• Knowledgeable with Google Classroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Kahoot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms
• Ability to multitask or change planned items
• An organized and diligent worker
• Ability to tutor middle school students with Spanish, English, Math, Science and History is preferred
• Able to create virtual lesson plans that are age-appropriate for the youth
• Resourceful: Research skills - find resources to help you develop plans
• Flexible: Plan lessons to fit your audience
• Ability to change and adapt the lesson plan as needed

Background clearances (Child Abuse, PA Criminal Background and FBI Fingerprinting) required.

This position will be working at Tilden Middle School 6601 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia PA 19142. The Site Director will also spend part of their time at YOACAP's main office 1211 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl, Philadelphia PA 19107. Hours during the school year are approximately 10am-6pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple Locations