Assistant Community School Director

Annual Salary: $80,000-$85,000

The Assistant Community School Director (ACSD) supports the Community School Director in coordinating academic, social emotional, and family engagement initiatives that connect the school with community partners to improve student outcomes. The ACSD role exists to strengthen the school’s ability to function as a full service community hub, ensuring that students and families receive integrated support across academics, health, social services, and enrichment. Specific programs and initiatives include data input and outcomes, Youth Advocate mentorship, Beacon and SONYC after school-holiday program, evening and weekend programming, summer camp, and High

Children’s Aid Mission

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children’s Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and ValuesWe put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.

We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.

We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.

We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the oversight and management of all programs (health, dental, mental health, specialty services, parent engagement, adult literacy, and projects).

• Assures above is carried out within the context of partnership and collaboration.

• Assist the Community School Director with the supervision and management of Attendance Improvement, College and Career transition programming, Family Engagement, Health and Wellness.

• Develop, maintain and nurture relationships within Drew Campus’ two school administrations.

• Represent Children’s Aid in community meetings, SLT, PTA, monthly school assemblies and Town Halls.

• Assist in the management, professional development, supervision and evaluation of full and part time staff.

• Support the Community School Director in developing and implementing performance management systems to effectively analyze, assess and evaluate the impact of all Children’s Aid services and supports.

• Assist in the oversight and management of all Collaborative partnership programs (health, dental, mental health, specialty services and projects) to ensure that they are carried out with fidelity.

• Contribute to the development and execution of parent/family events and programs that support parent voice and empowerment.

• Develop systems that effectively inform students, families, staff and partners regarding community school initiatives.

• Contribute to ensuring that all administrative and fiscal matters conform to agency policies and guidelines.

• In the absence of the Community School Director, support and oversee the management of all programs and activities in the Community School.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.

• A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice.

• A history of service to under-resourced communities.

• Professionalism, sound judgment foresight and maturity.

• An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education or related field preferred

• 3-5 years of experience working with young people (in-school and/or out-of-school settings)

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Commitment to professional development

• A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics