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ASAP Drama Site Director

After School Activities Partnerships

Post Date: Sep 11, 2025
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:
  • Associate (Required)
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

How To Apply

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Salary

Part-time from $40 an hour
Job Category
AdministrativeArtisticEducationSenior Management
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