Network Director Of Out Of School Time And Athletics

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

The Network Director of OST & Athletics will be responsible for creating and driving the Grow-the-Whole Child Model to drive exceptional outcomes for students, families, and staff. The Managing Director of SEL and Out-of-School Time reports directly to the Managing Director of SEL & Out-of-School Time Programs and works closely with the other members of the Management team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide positive, collaborative leadership and participate in collegial problem-solving in a variety of situations and departments
• Train, review and provide feedback to OST and Athletic Directors on OST/Athletic program procedures and protocols (including late/early pick up, transition to program, dismissal, transitions, snack, bathroom, hallway procedures, athletics spectator policy, injury protocols etc.)
• Create Recommendation OST PT staffing structure (afterschool, summer)
• Set and manage OST program budgets, procurement processes
• Professional Development
• Train, review and provide feedback to OST and Athletic Directors on OST/Athletic program procedures and protocols (including late/early pick up, transition to program, dismissal, transitions, snack, bathroom, hallway procedures, athletics spectator policy, injury protocols etc.)
• Manage and support network OADs in meeting annual program goals
• Professional Development
• Program Operations:
• Drive strategy for network recruitment and outreach plans to meet afterschool and summer enrollment targets by leveraging DREAM’s extended-day, extended-year value proposition
• Design and uphold OST and athletic program structures and routines aligned with network vision
• Effective Teaming:
• Design and uphold OST and athletic program structures and routines aligned with network vision
• Effectively manager network OST and Athletic; including Senior Manager of Athletics and Senior Manager of OST Programs meeting annual program goals
• Drive strategy for network recruitment and outreach plans to meet afterschool and summer enrollment targets by leveraging DREAM’s extended-day, extended-year value proposition
• Cultivate and manage summer community partnerships
• Program Quality and Curriculum:
• Lead Program Quality Observation Cycle to maximize impact of programming and ensure outcomes are met
• Support creation of curriculum management system to ensure network-wide alignment and curriculum fidelity in OST
• Drive network strategy for Part-Time staff engagement and retention
• Establish, train, and ensure adherence to Network Part-Time Staff systems and protocols; including clearance protocols and Part-Time staff attendance
• Establish and uphold OST attendance protocols to ensure all OST attendance metrics are met across the network
• Serve as Liaison to Talent on all hiring/selection processes for PT staff
• Serve as Liaison to Talent on all hiring/selection processes for PT staff
• Support creation of curriculum management system to ensure network-wide alignment and curriculum fidelity in OST
• Create Recommendation OST PT staffing structure (afterschool, summer)
• Lead Program Quality Observation Cycle to maximize impact of programming and ensure outcomes are met
• Set and manage OST program budgets, procurement processes
• Manage OST and Athletic Directors across the network to uphold all of DREAM's safety protocols
• Effective Teaming:
• Establish and uphold OST attendance protocols to ensure all OST attendance metrics are met across the network
• Provide positive, collaborative leadership and participate in collegial problem-solving in a variety of situations and departments
• Manage and support network OADs in meeting annual program goals
• Program Operations:
• Collaborate with School Principals to Coach and Develop OADs on increasing Program Quality and impact (Weekly walkthrough + Coaching)
• Manage OST and Athletic Directors across the network to uphold all of DREAM's safety protocols
• Cultivate and manage summer community partnerships
• Create and manage OADs on execution of "start of program" project plan and check-lists
• Ensure high quality Out of School Time (Afterschool and Summer) Programming by supporting design of systems and structures for curriculum codification and implementation
• Effectively manager network OST and Athletic; including Senior Manager of Athletics and Senior Manager of OST Programs meeting annual program goals
• Collaborate with School Principals to Coach and Develop OADs on increasing Program Quality and impact (Weekly walkthrough + Coaching)
• Program Quality and Curriculum
• Establish, train, and ensure adherence to Network Part-Time Staff systems and protocols; including clearance protocols and Part-Time staff attendance
• Ensure high quality Out of School Time (Afterschool and Summer) Programming by supporting design of systems and structures for curriculum codification and implementation
• Create and manage OADs on execution of "start of program" project plan and check-lists
• Drive network strategy for Part-Time staff engagement and retention

Qualifications:

• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
• A successful record leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
• A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of students, especially those furthest from opportunity
• An ability to connect with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships grounded in listening and high levels of challenge and support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences
• Willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to develop and maintain excellent programs
• Supervisory and leadership development experience, collaborating with school leaders, instructional staff, teachers and Part-time staff
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in developing curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development systems
• A strong analytic, performance management, accountability, and systems-thinking orientation necessary to inform strategy development and execution
• Extensive leadership experience with a record of achievement in SEL and Health and Wellness outcomes for all children. School leadership experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of best practices in positive youth development and childhood development
• Bachelor’s degree, required; Masters Degree in Education and/or School Administration, preferred

Compensation:

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for medical plans and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, referral bonuses, professional development, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a 403(b) plan with employer matching up to 4%.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.