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Number of Positions: 1Position Overview
The After School Manager will work with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high quality after school programming in City Year partner schools in Philadelphia and Norristown. On a daily basis, the After School Manager will serve as the primary organizational lead for after school programming, providing strategic oversight, implementation support, and continuous quality improvement across all partner sites. The Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality program delivery, strengthening school partnerships, coaching and developing staff, maintaining compliance with grant and organizational requirements, and using data to drive decision-making and student outcomes. They will manage a team of two grant-funded, part-time, hourly direct reports.This is a year-round, part-time, hourly position at 25 hours/week, $25/hour, and grant-funded through April 2029. This position is not benefits eligible.
The role requires a 5 days in-person at Philadelphia and Norristown area schools with the ability to work occasional evening hours.
The anticipated start date for the position is September/October 2026.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
2-4+ years of experience in child development, education, social services, or comparable experience Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, facilitate meetings, and deliver professional development
Ability to design and implement systems and processes that improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff or teams
Experience overseeing multi-site or school-based programming
Strong understanding of positive youth development and evidence-based practices
Knowledge of grant-funded programming and compliance requirements
Experience using data to inform decision-making
Ability to build collaborative partnerships with school leaders, educators, and families
Prior City Year or AmeriCorps experience
Responsibilities
The After School Manager will perform the following roles and responsibilities as described below:
Program Management and Strategy
Lead the implementation of afterschool programming across 14 partner schools.
Align afterschool strategy with organizational priorities, grant requirements, and school needs
Monitor program quality and ensure consistency of implementation across sites
Collaborate with team members for program development and implementation
Coaching and Staff Management
Supervise and coach two Afterschool Coordinators
Develops and empowers team members through development plans, feedback, and coaching to build skills and autonomy
Partner with Impact Managers to develop site-specific plans that support program quality and student outcomes
Facilitate training,professional development and conduct regular site visits, observations, and feedback sessions for AmeriCorps Members and staff delivering afterschool programming.
Works with manager and MDI to establish and carry out the vision and manages performance for a team of two members by aligning goals, monitoring progress, and fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Compliance and Grant Management
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, funding expectations, and organizational policies
Monitor enrollment, attendance, participation, and outcome data to meet grant goals
Oversee documentation and reporting requirements
Oversee adherence to safety protocols and student supervision standards
Data Analysisand Continuous Improvement
Analyze program performance data across all sites.
Develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
Prepare reports for organizational leadership and funders
Monitor progress toward grant deliverables and performance measures
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner effectively with teammates to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment
Role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture, values, and youth-serving mission
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year’s mission.
Competencies
In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:
Collaboration: Connects with stakeholders to identify shared interests; partners with others to incorporate different perspectives toward a common goal.
Decision-Making: Uses appropriate context and data to make sensible and timely decisions; displays sound judgment when faced with opportunities/challenges.
Accountability: Holds self responsible for actions and their impact on team, goals, and organizational mission.
Flexibility: Changes course quickly and thoughtfully when faced with new or unanticipated circumstances.
Problem-Solving: Identifies opportunities to make improvements; gathers information; connects related and unrelated concepts; integrates findings into actionable solutions.
Project Management: Organizes, prioritizes, tracks, and manages workflow and resources.
Technical & Functional Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data management, reporting, or project management platforms
Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus
Physical requirements
Be physically present on campus during work hours
Move about the classroom, school campus and off-site venues as needed during work hours
Lift and carry instructional materials, books, and supplies up to 25 pounds
Have sufficient vision to read printed materials, a computer screen, and observe student activities
Have sufficient hearing to understand conversations in person or over the phone
Speak clearly and be understood by students, parents, and colleagues
Open doors or operate a computer and other instructional technology
Supervise students indoors and outdoors, including during inclement weather
Working Conditions
Operate in school and professional office setting using standard office equipment
Frequently travel to school partner sites, company events or training
Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 25 hours per week, with occasional extended hours as needed
Moderate noise level typical of a school environment Requires reliable transportation for travel as part of job duties
Application Requirements
Please attach the two (2) required documents to your application prior to submitting. Applications missing the resume or short answers are incomplete and will not be considered.
1) Professional resume
2) Separate document answering the following three questions. To be considered, answer all three questions. No cover letter required
Please describe your experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff or team members.
How have you managed operations or programming across multiple school or community sites simultaneously?
Share an example of how you have used program data or metrics to track performance, drive improvement, or meet grant requirements.
Benefits
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 2-4+ years of experience in child development, education, social services, or comparable experience
- Authorized documentation to work in the United States
- Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (report preparation, meeting facilitation, professional development delivery)
- Ability to design and implement systems and processes to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff or teams
- Experience overseeing multi-site or school-based programming
- Strong understanding of positive youth development and evidence-based practices
- Knowledge of grant-funded programming and compliance requirements
- Experience using data to inform decision-making
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships with school leaders, educators, and families
- Prior City Year or AmeriCorps experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data management, reporting, or project management platforms
- Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or similar systems
What We Do
City Year helps students and schools succeed, while preparing the next generation of civically engaged leaders who can work across lines of difference. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on social, emotional and academic skills— skills that help students thrive in school and contribute to their community. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year partners with public schools in 29 communities across the U.S. and through international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa.
