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UrbanPromise Nashville

After School Program Director

UrbanPromise Nashville

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Job Summary

After-School Program Director Position  

UrbanPromise Nashville invites passionate leaders to apply for an Afterschool Program Director position. The Director will organize, lead, and manage a faith-based after-school program and summer camp for 25-35 K-5th grade refugee and immigrant students in South Nashville. The director position is ideal for individuals with a deep passion for equipping children with the skills necessary for academic success, social-emotional health, and spiritual growth. 

Time Commitment

  • About 25 hours per week
  • Typical Schedule: 2:30-6:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Other work includes weekly staff meetings, planning, setup of activities, transportation of StreetLeaders (as needed), and other duties as assigned.
  • Schedule: The Afterschool Program is Monday-Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 pm. StreetLeader Training is on Thursdays from 3:00-5:30.  We follow the MNPS school calendar.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management:  

  • Serve as the primary point person for UPN’s after-school program serving refugee and immigrant students.  
  • Oversee daily programming (i.e. class schedules, communication with teachers, enrichment activities, etc.)
  • Oversee periodic student assessments and track and report student and program data. 
  • Follow systems to manage expenses.
  • Ensure the safety of all program participants by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Support the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of elementary-age students in Urban Promise’s after-school program.  
  • Communicate with school representatives to promote after-school programs; recruit students, and obtain necessary paperwork.
  • Write, plan, or utilize a published curriculum that meets the social/emotional needs of the students present
  • Lead logistics, including program procedures, volunteer coordination, and transportation.
  • With the StreetLeader Director, create lessons and skits for StreetLeaders to deliver to elementary school students.  The content of the lessons will primarily be focused on Biblical stories, social-emotional learning, arts enrichment, and academic support.  
  • Co-lead weekly StreetLeader training with the StreetLeader Director

Relationship Building:  

  • Work closely with the StreetLeader Director to ensure the success of StreetLeaders.
  • Develop and support a strong, positive team culture amongst a diverse team of teenage StreetLeaders and other staff
  • Develop relationships with school personnel, church hosts, volunteers, etc.
  • Support students, teens, staff, volunteers, families, and school partners to actively engage in UrbanPromise programs. 
  • Help support an atmosphere for spiritual growth through devotions, worship, and prayer. 

People Management:  

  • Effectively delegate tasks and projects to staff and SLs
  • Oversee program volunteer engagement
  • Assist with performance reviews for all StreetLeaders. 

Professionalism

  • Plan ahead and communicate for the coming week.
  • Arrive to work and events on time
  • Treat all UPN staff, volunteers, teachers, and SLs with respect

Professional Development

  • Participate in relevant trainings throughout the year.
  • Set meaningful professional goals and create plans to attain them.

Qualifications

  • This person needs to be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and time management skills
  • This person will also be a team player and people-oriented person, ready to build meaningful relationships with children and families from all walks of life
  • Lives by Christian values and exhibits a relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Passion for empowering students to find success
  • Exhibits humility, honesty, reliability, integrity, trustworthiness, and a servant’s heart
  • Flexible; can adjust to fast changes and be willing to lead where others can’t
  • Possesses solid administrative skills, can stay organized and on top of tasks
  • Strong in planning and executing; all with attention to detail
  • Maintains grace and poise under pressure; remains teachable and adaptable to new situations

Additional Information

Benefits

This is a part-time hourly position. We do provide professional development training and a bi-annual staff retreat.

How to Apply

To apply send an email of interest and resume to jonathan.upnashville@gmail.com and shawna.upnashville@gmail.com

Details

  • Date Posted: November 21, 2024
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Salary Range: $20-$30 per hour
  • Working Hours: 20-25 hours per week