Associate, After School Assistant 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, supported over 4,700 alumni, and employ more than 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Associate, After School Assistant Program Director is a key member of KIPP NYC's After School Programs team, supporting the successful day-to-day operation of a high-quality after school program that promotes academic enrichment, youth development, and social-emotional learning.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Associate, After School Assistant Program Director partners closely with school leaders, after school staff, students, and families to ensure programs operate efficiently, remain compliant with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) requirements, and provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for every student.

This role plays a critical part in supporting program operations, maintaining compliance systems, coordinating administrative processes, and helping create joyful after school experiences that reflect KIPP NYC's commitment to educational excellence and student success. This role also serves as a key operational partner to the Program Director and helps ensure continuity of program leadership during the Program Director's absence.

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 Operations & Administration

• Support the Program Director with the daily management and operation of the after school program.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing daily program operations to ensure high-quality implementation.
• Complete administrative tasks, reports, and operational projects accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain organized participant, staff, and program records in accordance with DYCD regulations and KIPP NYC policies.
• Assist with additional operational initiatives and department projects as assigned.

Compliance & Data Management

• Maintain participant information, attendance records, and required documentation within DYCD Connect and other applicable systems.
• Ensure attendance, enrollment, and compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted by required deadlines.
• Monitor participant files and operational documentation to ensure compliance with DYCD requirements and internal standards.
• Assist with monitoring daily staff-to-participant ratios and support overall program compliance.
• Maintain confidential student and staff records in accordance with organizational policies.

Student & Family Engagement

• Assist in planning and coordinating family engagement events, student showcases, celebrations, field trips, and special events.
• Build positive, welcoming relationships with students and families while supporting an inclusive program culture.
• Supervise students during daily programming, enrichment activities, trips, and special events as needed.
• Support implementation of engaging activities that promote academic enrichment, leadership development, positive youth development, and social-emotional growth.

Safety & Student Well-Being

• Maintain first aid supplies, emergency materials, and safety kits for the program.
• Document incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, and safety issues in a