Director - School Age Programs, After School, and Day Camp

Job Description

Beansprouts is looking for an Assistant Program Director to join our team!

ABOUT BEANSPROUTS:

Founded in 1980 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Beansprouts offers preschool, after-school, and day camp programming and serves children from ages 1.9 to 9. At Beansprouts, our decisions are driven by what is best for children – from crafting our rich, age-appropriate curriculum to thoughtfully constructing a classroom to represent the unique interests and qualities of the children that occupy it.

Brooklyn Beans is our non-profit organization, also located in Park Slope, which offers after-school programming at PS 39 during the school year. Our philosophy is to provide meaningful and engaging activities for our students each and every day, striving to create an environment where students can come after school and feel at home.

Beansprouts employs people from all walks of life: recent graduates, long-time teachers, to those looking to change careers. One thing that we all share is a love for working with children. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to have a positive influence on children's lives, come and join us!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Beansprouts/Brooklyn Beans is seeking a Director of School-Age Programs to join our current team. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in both the administrative aspect of our programs and expand your experience with children. We are looking for someone who can be a strong addition to our leadership team and provide experience and positive energy to our school-aged programs. Come join the fun at Brooklyn Beans!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and oversee afterschool and day camp programs and activities in coordination with program director
• Assist with coordination and management of school-aged programs, including record keeping and documentation
• Act as a role model to children and other team members, and demonstrate leadership to assure safety and development
• Ensure a team-based work environment by communicating effectively and positively with supervisors, co-workers, families, and other team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of related experience at an established afterschool or day camp program
• 1 year of supervisory experience in an established afterschool or day camp program
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related field
• Proficiency in emailing, scheduling, and creating spreadsheets
• Ability to be creative, responsible, and think on your feet to create a fun and positive environment for children
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with children, families, and other team members
• Ability to create dynamic afterschool and day camp programming and activities

Job Benefits:

At Beansprouts, we offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan!

**As per the Department of Health Regulations, a clearance check and medical will be required for employment.

If you'd like to join our team, we’d like to hear from you! Please share your interest with us by submitting your resume.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Employer Match
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift (Sept-June: 10 am to 6 pm / June-Aug: 8 am - 4 pm)
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's in Education (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 1 year (Required)
• Experience with children: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person