About Us
After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) is a 501©3 nonprofit dedicated to building confidence, community, and college/career readiness in Philadelphia youth through afterschool programs in Chess, Speech & Debate, Drama, and Scrabble
About the Role
The ASAP Drama Club Site Director oversees daily operations of our school-based ASAP Drama program at Laura Carnell Elementary School in Philadelphia (1100 Devereaux Ave). As the site’s leader, you will provide oversight and support to the programming, site-level OST staff, administration, and school partnerships to ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for youth.
This role requires a dynamic leader with strong organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and a passion for youth development. Site Directors uphold our leadership values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Diversity & Inclusion (CARED).
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
- Ensure that site-level staff implement daily lessen plans with fidelity during school year after school programming (October through early June) and a two week summer camp program (July)
- Ensure compliance with City and School District youth program requirements
- Manage site logistics
- Supervise academic, enrichment, and project-based learning activities to ensure quality
- Communicate regularly with caregivers about student progress and behavior
- Communicate regularly with school leadership about student attendance, recruitment efforts, program highlights and upcoming events
- Provide classroom support to teaching artists as needed, re: monitoring students in the hallway during transitions, supporting individual students with emotional regulation needs, redirecting student behavior, etc.
Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise site staff in collaboration with ASAP Drama Team
- Conduct daily program check-in meetings before each program day begins
- Ensure youth are actively supervised at all times
- Model trauma-informed leadership practices and foster a supportive team culture
Administration & Compliance
- Managing student sign in and out procedures
- Maintain accurate student attendance and enrollment
- Submit timely and accurate student attendance reports to ASAP leadership for invoicing and grant compliance
- Organize and distribute program supplies to site level staff, and manage inventory of supplies
Community Partnerships
- Build strong relationships with principals, teachers, and OST partners at Carnell
- Collaborate with school leadership to coordinate program logistics as well as resolve any conflicts or challenges that may arise
- Serve as liaison between ASAP, families, schools, and other stakeholders
Why Work With Us?
- Lead meaningful youth development programs in Philadelphia
- Join a supportive and mission-driven team
- Access ongoing training and growth opportunities
- Make a real impact on youth, families, and communities
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human services, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth
- At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Cultural competence and adaptability to diverse communities
- Familiarity with Google Workspace (Drive, Meet, Classroom)
Preferred:
- Experience working in schools and with grant-funded programs
- Knowledge of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Schedule & Compensation
- Part-time, on-site role, Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-6:00pm, with some additional in-person or virtual hours for staff training and school-based collaboration meetings with school leadership
- October through early June, when schools are in session, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring break holidays off, plus a two week summer camp in July
- Hourly rate of $40/hour
- Professional development opportunities
- This position is 100% grant-funded and contingent on continued funding
Job Type: Part- time
Pay: From $40 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare, Teaching or Positive Youth Development Program: 3 years
- Management: 1 year
Work Location: In person at Laura Carnell Elementary School, 1100 Devereaux Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111