Middle School Program Director Brooklyn Brownsville Corps)

Overview

*This position will commence May 12th, 2025*

 

Join The Salvation Army as our Middle School Program Director in our Brownsville, Brooklyn location! The Middle School Program Director will play a vital role launching and leading the new Middle School program. The Middle School program will be a hybrid of educational, recreational, and faith-based lessons and activities. The Program Director will report directly to the Brownsville Community Center Directors and Pastors (Corps Officers) and will collaborate closely with the Assistant Complex Administrator.

 

This position is responsible for the overall operation and management of the middle school afterschool program, which includes developing engaging activities, supervising staff, ensuring student safety, maintaining communication with parents, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with program regulations while fostering a positive learning environment for students. The director will oversee the program year-round, moving to a full day of programming in the summer when school is out, effectively integrating with other Salvation Army programming.

 

Additionally, the Middle School Program Director is responsible for maintaining records and reports for funding sources, following required protocols and procedures to pass compliance inspections, and achieving the goals and objectives related to assigned curriculums. They will also collaborate with the Assistant Complex Administrator to ensure full administrative and programmatic compliance for both internal and external entities.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including food service, outdoor/indoor activities, classroom coverage, cleaning of classrooms and all program areas etc.
• Promote observance of the moral and ethical code affecting program participants and staff.
• Must be comfortable leading children and families in daily devotions from the Bible and praying.
• Collaborate with Corps Officers to establish a schedule, programs, activities, and services for children and families that align with The Salvation Army.

• Create and implement the full day summer program, including, but not limited to, activities, field trips, volunteers, meals and curriculum.

• Provide classroom coverage as needed.
• Ensure that all program staff appropriately react to children who present with complex issues stemming from living in poverty, difficult home situations, and the possibility of learning differences.
• Consistently engage and communicate with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversations, newsletters, and the parent handbook regarding general program participation, expectations, and any outstanding issues.
• Liaise with external and off-site (Divisional Headquarters) personnel, as needed for the operations or funding of the program.
• Serve as a point of contact for community partners and agencies, as well as for parents, in a manner that is representative of The Salvation Army.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all communications and concerns related to the operation of the program are handled in accordance with the proper protocols for the Brownsville Corps Community Center.
• Work with the Brownsville Corps Community Center staff to foster cooperative relationships, in meeting the holistic needs of the community, such as referring students’ families to the food pantry or case workers if needed.
• Must attend and contribute to Corps Community Center Leadership Team Meetings.
• Is responsible for sharing with the Corps Officers all matters of mutual concern relating to the total welfare of the Program.
• Under the direction of the Corps Officers, the Program Director will work with the Assistant Complex Administrator to ensure that the program remains fiscally and administratively strong, sharing information constantly and meeting regularly.
• Positively promote the program to expand enrollment to capacity.
• Work with the Corps Officers to bridge the Middle School program children to church and other Salvation Army Programming.
• Accompany students on trips.
• Sign off on weekly attendance sheets. Prepare the payroll and submit it to Assistant Complex Administrator. 

Program Development

• Design and implement a diverse curriculum of activities that align with student needs and interests including academic support, enrichment programs, and recreational activities.
• Create a daily schedule and manage program flow to ensure efficient use of time.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures to e