layiq

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worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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LAYIQ - Program Director, K-12 After School Programs at Harlem Children's Zone

Oversee daily operations of our Elementary After-School program serving 350+ scholars
Ensure scholars receive high-quality academic and enrichment programming
Lead, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary team supporting scholars’ academic, artistic, and socio-emotional growth
Provide intentional coaching and feedback to middle managers and youth-facing staff to strengthen instructional practice, engagement strategies, and overall impact on scholars
Develop, implement, and continuously improve programmatic and administrative systems that support scholar engagement, staffing, scheduling, attendance tracking, compliance, and budgeting
Design, implement, and continuously improve professional development for youth-facing staff, aligned to program goals, scholar needs, and HCZ priorities
Continuously monitor program performance and operational systems to ensure consistent progress toward program goals and scholar outcomes
Partner and collaborate with other departments and program leaders, to ensure alignment
Use data, observations, and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve the scholar experience and program quality
Clarify work policies for staff and ensure they are consistent with HCZ policies and procedures
Foster strong relationships and effective communication with scholars, parents, staff, and HCZ leadership
Role Strategic Priorities: Program Implementation: Lead the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of high-quality, age- and grade-appropriate programs aligned with CCLR goals. Oversee program design, staffing, scheduling, curriculum adaptation, and ensures fidelity across all sites and offerings.
Operational Excellence: Drive efficiency, accountability, and performance through strong operational systems. Manages budgets, compliance, talent pipelines, and resource allocations while fostering a high-performing, mission-aligned culture across the portfolio
Program Evaluation: Leverage data and evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making. Partner with Evaluation and Data Management team to implement a continuous improvement model based on timely, actionable insights.
Leadership Alignment and Staff Development: Design and executes a comprehensive development strategy that builds staff capacity, promotes internal mobility, and supports a culture of learning and innovation. Facilitates direct coaching and skip-level engagements.
Scholar Safety and Engagement: Ensure a safe, inclusive, and responsive environment where scholars are consistently engaged, protected, and empowered. Implements proactive safety protocols and programming that meets scholars’ developmental and emotional needs.
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