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JKG Afterschool Director - Brookhaven

The JKG Afterschool Director in Brookhaven is responsible for all aspects of running our Afterschool Community in Brookhaven! This includes overall program vision, curriculum and lesson planning, hiring, developing and managing the teaching team, event planning, parent communications and engagement, enrollment, and student management. COVID restrictions will be in place to keep our students, team, and families safe. See our current COVID protocols here.

Job Description:

The categories of responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Program Development 

  • Build and hone curriculum, vision, and approach of Afterschool Community program. This includes creating an intentionally lovey and community-centered environment.

  • Set up the new Afterschool space to be ready for the start of the school year, including setting up classrooms, ordering supplies, materials, securing transportation vehicles, etc.

  • Set transportation schedule for the school year based on student enrollment.

  • Work with administrative staff and other Afterschool Community Directors to develop and refine organization policies, procedures, and program initiatives.

  • Solicit and integrate audience feedback, always aiming to get better.

Team Management

  • At times, the JKG Brookhaven Afterschool Director may also serve as a teacher. The nitty-gritty of this will be determined throughout the onboarding process.

  • Recruit, hire, and train Afterschool Community teachers, assistant teachers, and specialists as needed.

  • Plan and run Teacher Training at the beginning of the school year in concert with the other Afterschool Community Directors.

  • Plan and run staff meetings for Afterschool Community team.

  • Support teachers as needed with lesson planning, discipline challenges, etc.

  • Support your team of teachers during JKG hours.

  • Cultivate a positive, hardworking, supportive culture among staff.

  • Recruit and manage volunteers, as needed.

Family Relationship Management

  • Go above and beyond what parents expect including sending “happy emails,” regular and personal check-ins, etc.

  • Send weekly newsletters and program updates to Afterschool Community parents.

  • Communicate with parents during work hours by phone, email and in-person meetings about their children's’ experience at JKG.

  • Be the point of contact for all questions and information about JKG Afterschool Community.

Operations Management

  • Handle any on-site facilities issues as they arise by notifying appropriate parties or taking action as needed, including playground and building maintenance if applicable.

  • Organize and maintain the administrative side of Afterschool Community (student/teacher files, enrollment documents, organization of lesson plans, etc.)

  • Purchase program supplies and snack as needed.

  • Manage budget and spending for Brookhaven Afterschool Community.

  • Implement all COVID protocols on a daily basis.

Driving Enrollment

  • Recruit new families through online sources, Open Houses, Back to School night, festivals, open houses, and other promotional events (if possible).

  • Take families out to coffee, ice cream, etc. as part of the enrollment process to get to know families better and encourage them to enroll in JKG (if possible).

  • Lead tours for new families and interested parties (if possible).

School’s Out Camp Days

Plan and implement the programming and staff for all School’s Out Camp days throughout the semester. This includes:

  • Tracking student enrollment.

  • Arranging for guest presenters and field trips (if applicable).

  • Creating and maintaining daily schedule.

  • Hiring, managing, and prepping team for their roles .

  • Communications with parents and staff around camp logistics.

Special Events

Attend and help plan special JKG events as needed (subject to change due to COVID restrictions). Some examples include Shabbat Potluck dinners and end of year ceremony.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $40,000 - $47,000 annual salary (depending on experience and other criteria)

  • Employer-sponsored health insurance options

  • Simple IRA match of up to 3%

  • $500 annual professional development stipend

  • Enrollment bonuses

  • Option to work out of JKG’s offices at Ponce City Market

  • 25 days of PTO (new hires accumulate 2 days per month)

Before you apply:

Feel free to learn more about our team and check out all the national coverage we have received to make sure we're a good fit for you! Some things we value that might resonate with you: 

  • Active, hands-on, experiential learning 

  • Jewish friendships and social networks

  • Celebrating Judaism and Jewish holidays

  • A fun, camp-like environment

  • Energetic, role-model-worthy team members