[2026-2027] After School Director

Company Description

About KIPP NYC:
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The After School Director is responsible for leading a high-quality middle school after-school program that extends KIPP NYC's commitment to academic excellence, student development, and family partnership beyond the school day.

Reporting jointly to the Regional Manager of After School Programs and partnering closely with school leadership teams, the After School Director will develop, manage, and continuously improve programming that integrates academics, enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning. The After School Director plays a key role in creating engaging and supportive experiences that foster student belonging, achievement, leadership, and well-being.

This role requires a highly organized, student-centered leader who can build strong teams, cultivate meaningful relationships with families and community partners, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a joyful and engaging program culture.

This is a full-time, in-person position requiring on-site work five days per week at one of our KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Manhattan. Work schedules typically occur during after-school hours on weekdays, with occasional evening or special event responsibilities as determined by program needs. Your primary work location will be determined by your leadership team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Program Leadership & Vision

• Develop and implement a clear vision for after-school programming that aligns with KIPP NYC's mission, values, and educational priorities
• Ensure programming provides students with meaningful opportunities for academic growth, enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional learning
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where all students feel known, valued, and supported

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate after-school staff
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction and student engagement
• Build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and continuous learning
• Ensure all staff complete required professional development hours and compliance training

School & Family Partnership

• Partner closely with school leadership teams to align after-school programming with school-day priorities and student needs
• Create systems that promote strong communication and collaboration between school-day and after-school staff
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families and cultivate strong family partnerships
• Plan and execute family engagement and community-building events that strengthen connections between families, schools, and after-school programs

Student Recruitment & Retention

• Lead student recruitment and retention efforts to meet and exceed enrollment targets
• Develop strategies to ensure consistent student participation and engagement throughout the program year
• Monitor attendance and participation data to identify trends and implement interventions as needed

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure compliance with all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Office of Children and Family S