Community School Site Director
New York Edge
Bronx, NY
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About Us
New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each
year, programs in academics--including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students
develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to
provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Summary
New York Edge is looking for a Community School Director (CSD) to establish a visible presence within the school
building, assuming a strong leadership role throughout the academic school year. Community Schools are a strategy to
organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the schools. Community Schools
are equipped to better serve the needs of families so that students come to school ready and able to learn. Community
Schools offer a holistic approach toward improving academic performance driven by strong, collaborative partnerships
among principals, parents, teachers and CBOs. In Community Schools, parents are real and active partners in their
children’s education, the school climate is joyful and positive, expanded learning opportunities are standard.
An integral part of this approach is the integration and alignment of school- and community-based services throughout
an expanded learning day (such as health, mental health, counseling and academic enrichment). Critical to ensuring this
alignment and coordination is a full-time staff person in the school building – the Community School Director (CSD).
Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (Some evenings & weekends required)
This job requires you to be in-person.
PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT
applicable labor law.
leading CBO providers meetings.
community agencies when necessary.
RELATIONSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
to raise their awareness of the Community School and engage their support in ensuring programmatic quality
for the youth we serve.
demand
At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education
and Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/
New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each
year, programs in academics--including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students
develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to
provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
Summary
New York Edge is looking for a Community School Director (CSD) to establish a visible presence within the school
building, assuming a strong leadership role throughout the academic school year. Community Schools are a strategy to
organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the schools. Community Schools
are equipped to better serve the needs of families so that students come to school ready and able to learn. Community
Schools offer a holistic approach toward improving academic performance driven by strong, collaborative partnerships
among principals, parents, teachers and CBOs. In Community Schools, parents are real and active partners in their
children’s education, the school climate is joyful and positive, expanded learning opportunities are standard.
An integral part of this approach is the integration and alignment of school- and community-based services throughout
an expanded learning day (such as health, mental health, counseling and academic enrichment). Critical to ensuring this
alignment and coordination is a full-time staff person in the school building – the Community School Director (CSD).
Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (Some evenings & weekends required)
This job requires you to be in-person.
PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT
- Accountable for ensuring New York Edge maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth
applicable labor law.
- Serve as an advisor to the principal, providing leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within
leading CBO providers meetings.
- Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track progress. Ensure that New York Edge is
- Responsible for recruitment and supervision of dedicated staff that meet the highest standards of qualifications
- Organize and oversee assets and needs assessments and seek input from teachers, school staff, parents and
- Serve as a point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with the school, and help to broker
- Identify high need students, coordinate with teachers to target interventions, and track and monitor impact of
- Build relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities.
- Facilitates alliances and partnerships with City agencies and non-profit partners to establish a continuum of
- Provide training and technical assistance to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of services, programs
- Support New York Edge, school, and partner agencies with resource management and development, including
- Coordinate the allocation of space for student and family support services, and for special events.
- Oversee a combination of program activities including but not limited to expanded learning time, parent family
- Participate in school governance, community school team meetings, and specialized meetings such as
- Assess students and families needs by interpreting attendance policies; working as a team with school administrators
community agencies when necessary.
RELATIONSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Cultivates and forges positive relations with Principal, Assistant Principals, school district administrators,
to raise their awareness of the Community School and engage their support in ensuring programmatic quality
for the youth we serve.
- Collaborates with all Community School partners on program delivery to align with the goals in relation to
- Establishes parent involvement in areas of advocacy, special events, daily operations, education, and trips.
- Promotes the Community School in the community through flier distribution, and attendance at meetings.
- Creates and distributes program updates, attends outreach events and establishes successful communication as
- Identifies and utilizes community resources, including other schools, libraries, community and local government
- Keeps supervisor informed of pertinent site information, including any challenges in fulfilling responsibilities
- Ensures the Program is compliant with DOE and DOHMH regulations, timelines and staying abreast of all local,
- Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, ratios,
- Ensures that student attendance information is being properly collected and delivered to the Data Department
- Ensures that new hires have taken appropriate steps prior to beginning work assignments (i.e., DOE background
- Ensures time sheets are accurately completed and submitted to Payroll on time.
- Maintains accurate records (i.e., staff files, program flyers, materials, schedule and curriculum).
- Reports site injuries via appropriate forms and immediately communicates incidents with school and New York
- Assist Director, Beacons & Community Schools in ensuring budgetary compliance and with submission of any
- Tracks and cares for all equipment and supplies used by community school participants and staff.
- Reliable, organized and punctual
- Knowledge about holistic approaches to education and youth & family programming; including the community
- Expert understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting
- Strong leader and team-builder
- Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school partners
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse
demand
- Must have excellent organizational, time management and follow-up skills
- Must be able to articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources and
- Responsible and professional conduct that serves as role model to staff and youth
- Exhibits strong character traits and exercises patience and creativity while seeking win-win scenarios
- Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
- Prior work experience in urban education, including supervisory experience
- Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners
- Must be available for all hours of the program on a daily basis
- At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary
At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education
and Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/
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