The Program Supervisor who will also serve as the Content Specialist/Data Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the implementation of curriculum and enrichment programming for the COMPASS Afterschool Program. Working closely with the Program Director, this position oversees program content across all required COMPASS content areas, provides coaching, training, and support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers, and helps maintain high-quality programming through curriculum oversight, program documentation, and data management. The Program Supervisor also supports accurate data collection, activity tracking, and reporting to ensure compliance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements while supporting continuous program improvement and positive outcomes for participants. This position will directly supervise Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Volunteers.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the Content Specialist to develop, coordinate, and manage curriculum and enrichment programming across all required COMPASS content areas.
- Serve as the Data Specialist to complete and maintain participant attendance, activity tracking, enrollment, and other required program documentation accurately and on time.
- Provide direct supervision to Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Volunteers
- Create, organize lesson plan, and oversee the implementation of curriculum and lesson plans that align with DYCD COMPASS requirements and program goals.
- Provide observation, coaching, supervision, training, and ongoing support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to promote high-quality program implementation.
- Monitor program activities to ensure they are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with DYCD COMPASS requirements.
- Support the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), STEAM, literacy, physical activity, academic support, college and career exploration, and life skills programming.
- Maintain curriculum materials, activity schedules, and instructional resources.
- Serve as program point person in the event of the director’s absence
- Review program data and documentation to ensure accuracy and assist with reports, monitoring visits, and quality assurance activities.
- Work closely with the Program Director to support daily program operations, staff development, family engagement, and special events.
- Build positive relationships with participants, families, school staff, community partners, and program staff to support a safe, welcoming, and engaging program.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualification- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role, including program development, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
- Experience developing or implementing curriculum, lesson plans, or enrichment programming for school-age children.
- Experience working in an afterschool, education, recreation, childcare, or youth development setting.
- Experience maintaining program documentation and working with attendance, participant records, or other program data preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach staff and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.
- Assist with maintaining accurate program records, attendance, activity tracking, and documentation in accordance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements.
Yes
Work Environment- Field
This is a Part- Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed, at assigned location.
Additional Requirements- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Insurance Coverage:Medical - 3 plan options
Dental - 2 plan options
Vision - 1 plan option
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or oversight experience, including program development, staff supervision, training, and coaching
- Experience developing or implementing curriculum, lesson plans, or enrichment programming for school-age children
- Experience working in an afterschool, education, recreation, childcare, or youth development setting
- Experience maintaining program documentation and working with attendance, participant records, or other program data
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to coach staff and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
What We Do
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. With an annual budget of $203 million and 101 programs at 138 sites throughout the New York City and lower Westchester area, we deliver dedicated support to promote safe environments for children and help families thrive through our family stabilization, family foster care and adoption programs; innovative special educational programs that advance learning from early childhood through high school; result-focused programs that help court-involved youth change the trajectory of their lives; caring services that promote independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities; and pro-active community health initiatives that foster well-being. Across programs, we continually engage new, innovative techniques and implement evidence-based models to increase our impact and promote better outcomes.
