Purpose Statement

The Director assists in creating an inviting, stimulating, and safe learning environment. A strong

relationship between the Director and the Administrative team is vital to the success of the program.

CASW staff work together to share ideas and to develop joint projects and activities. The Director is

responsible for managing the daily logistics of the program, including supervising, maintaining, and

overseeing the facilities, supplies and equipment to ensure the safe and coordinated operations of the

after school/summer camp classes and workshops. The Director is the most senior point of contact.

Essential Function

• Report to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and Operations Director of the Agency.
• Comply with the policies and regulations of this organization.
• Comply with the regulations and guidelines of your contract as described by the funder and the

organization.

• Follow the guidelines for the program budget as described by the organization.
• Responsible for the programs safety compliance with the New York State and New York City

Department of Health regulations.

• Be available by cell phone between the hours of 11am – 6:30pm
• Communicate with stakeholder (Guardians, School Administration and Staff, CASW Colleagues)

in a timely manner (Within 24 Hours) via agency email or work phone

• Provide Quality Programming for participants registered in the program.
• Responsible for the scheduling and execution of the Program Contract according to the

guidelines of the agency.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe program environment for participants.
• Responsible for Program Registration the collection and confidentiality of enrollment documents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of agency information and the information of participants and their

families

• Ensures that program related incidents are properly documented and reported and provides

follow-up of incidents as necessary.

• Assures that program staff (including volunteers) are linguistically and culturally competent and

ensures that the services are provided to participants in a manner that is sensitive to their cultural

heritage and traditions, life experiences, sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of program events.
• Obtain resources to support the goals of the program.
• Keep track of program outcomes.
• Supervise the program staff within your assigned contract.
• Evaluate the program staff within your assigned contract.
• Provide Lesson Plans for all Staff that need additional Support/Assistance
• Evaluate the work and documentation submitted by program staff for programming.
• Make decisions concerning the employment and corrective action for your program staff.
• Arrange and schedule training for program staff.
• Oversee the staff sign-in sheets and complete timesheets for program staff.
• Submit sign-in sheets, timesheets, and administrative paperwork to the main office.
• Attend Program Trainings and Meetings: 30 hours of training annually or as designated by the

agency, funder or local jurisdiction.

Individual Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for work or contact the supervisor when delayed
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Show initiative in problem solving and be open to new ideas

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS:required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order

to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: child development, staff development, leadership development

KNOWLEDGE:required to have the ability to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write

routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard

office equipment, using pertinent software applications; maintaining program services document required

information, strong organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills, and Bachelors Degree in

Childhood Education or other related fields is mandatory.

ABILITY:required to have the ability to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic,

job-related equipment. Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing

specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. In working

with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with

data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communication skills,

working as part of a team; assisting students; and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibility

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical

demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or

crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 30% walking, and

10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Working Environment

Targeted job-related education that meets organizations prerequisite requirements.

The foregoing description of duties and responsibilities is not a complete

description of the responsibilities and duties that are assigned to a Director and

should not be interpreted as such.