JOB SUMMARY:
The Afterschool/Summer Ministry Program Development Director has the responsibility to define a dynamic, Christ-centered program model operating across multiple sites that integrates transformational Christian discipleship, strong academic enrichment focused on tutoring and learning acceleration, and comprehensive health and physical education into an afterschool/summer setting. Anchored in a matrix model, this role guides and equips site leaders to ensure consistent delivery of a high-impact, holistic youth experience. Acting as the ministry’s lead developer and chief advocate, the Director shapes the program’s direction, supports continuous improvement, and represents the ministry both internally and externally ensuring the afterschool/summer program reflects the mission, excellence, and heart of Emerald Youth.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Organize the program model, structure, and offerings for the afterschool/summer ministry.
- Research, select and/or develop academic, nutrition, fitness, reading, STEAM, or other assessment and curricular resources and train/coach staff in curriculum usage. Manage collection and distribution of shared resources, toolkits, curriculum, and templates.
- Lead planning process each semester and help ensure site plans appropriately reflect the model.
- Implement academic assessment (NWEA MAP) across afterschool programs to guide individualized learning and ensure students are placed in appropriate skill development activities in Learning Labs and tutoring.
- Monitor trends in student academic progress at the individual, ministry location, and program-wide levels; coach staff in planning and interventions to improve learning outcomes.
- Oversee the academic tutoring program including the hiring and placement of paid tutors, determining students to prioritize for tutoring, managing tutoring curriculum and resources, and providing ongoing coaching and technical assistance for tutors.
- Coordinate peer learning and collaboration sessions connecting all sites for training and sharing of best practices
- Serve as a resource for parents and staff in academic advocacy, interventions, resources, discipline, IEPs/504s, in both the JustLead and Calling and Career programs. Identify tools and ways parents can be engaged in their child's development.
- Support the Grants and Foundations Director in reporting to grants related to academic support data; maintain reports including NWEA MAP, learning lab, and tutoring data and usage.
- Grow existing and develop new relationships that can help support JustLead and/or advance comprehensive engagement, including referral sources for participants and volunteers, and partnerships with service providers, interest groups, and other youth-serving nonprofits.
- Develop and maintain learning-related budgets.
- Manage volunteer groups that are related to curriculum and resources to support programs.
- Serve as a trainer within Emerald Youth University; developing and facilitating courses related to the operation of the program and ongoing professional development for staff, tutors, and volunteers.
- Manage additional projects and tasks as assigned, participate with any assigned groups or committees, and participate in area ministry network and organization events, including working outside normal schedule as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A person who is striving to shape thoughts and actions after the servant leader model of Jesus Christ. (Phil. 2:5-8) Has a commitment to work hard and unselfishly in Christian community, a passion to keep learning, adopted practices and high standards which support a life worthy of a Kingdom of God calling with children, and is able to meet the expectations of service with others.
- Certified teacher with bachelor’s degree in education or Curriculum & Instruction preferred
- Ideally 5-7 years of K – 8th grade classroom experience
- Ministry experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Able to inspire and motivate team, experience managing people.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to work extended hours.
- Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative setting.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance paid 100% for employee.
- Voluntary benefits available for family members
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
