Harlem Children's Zone Inc
Overview
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)—a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York—seeks a dynamic, mission-driven
Assistant Director
for our
Zone High School Programs . The Assistant Director will bring a passion for HCZ’s mission: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, place-based programming that empowers youth and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are seeking an Assistant Director to oversee a
standalone high school site
(not school-based programs) serving
students in grades 9–12
from over 100 different schools citywide. The Assistant Director will play a critical role in fostering academic success, social-emotional development, and leadership skills for Harlem teens through intentional case management, targeted academic support, enrichment programming, and community engagement. For more information, check out
Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know . Who You Are
A dedicated, student-centered leader who believes all young people can achieve success with the right structure, relationships, and opportunities. A strong team builder with experience managing youth development staff, enrichment instructors, and advocates. An innovative problem solver who can design programs that meet the diverse needs of high school scholars attending various schools. A relationship cultivator who connects with families, schools, and community partners to create a holistic support system for teens. What You’ll Do
Oversee the daily operations of a
Zone High School site , ensuring a safe, structured, and high-quality program for 200+ scholars in grades 9–12. Lead a multidisciplinary team of full-time and part-time staff—including Coordinators, Advocates, Teaching Artists, and Health Coordinators—to deliver a comprehensive program that integrates academics, enrichment, social-emotional learning, and wellness. Partner with the
Academic Case Management (ACM)
and
Academic Services Unit (ASU)
to ensure targeted academic interventions, tutoring schedules, and progress monitoring systems are in place for all scholars. Cultivate and maintain relationships with high schools most attended by HCZ scholars to support communication, data sharing, and scholar success. Develop and monitor site systems for attendance, performance, and stipend tracking in collaboration with Data Managers. Support the development and implementation of site-based curriculum, enrichment schedules, and special events (e.g., college trips, community service projects, showcases). Ensure program compliance with all HCZ, DOH, and DYCD requirements, maintaining documentation, licensing, and staff training records. Lead ongoing professional development and coaching for staff to foster growth, accountability, and a positive team culture. Collaborate with families, the community, and partner organizations to enhance scholar engagement and program visibility. Participate in network-wide initiatives, meetings, and strategic planning efforts to strengthen alignment across the Zone High School portfolio. Schedule
School Year (September-June):
Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Summer Program Session (July-August):
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Note:
Assistant Directors are expected to attend early meetings as required and remain on call to respond to emergencies or urgent site needs. As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families, and our staff thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth. Our exceptional full-time benefits include: Highly competitive base salaries Paid time off Employee referral bonus Career Advancement No-cost health insurance Life Insurance Short-and long-term disability Additional voluntary benefits Wellness discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness perks Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.) The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)—a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York—seeks a dynamic, mission-driven
Assistant Director
for our
Zone High School Programs . The Assistant Director will bring a passion for HCZ’s mission: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, place-based programming that empowers youth and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are seeking an Assistant Director to oversee a
standalone high school site
(not school-based programs) serving
students in grades 9–12
from over 100 different schools citywide. The Assistant Director will play a critical role in fostering academic success, social-emotional development, and leadership skills for Harlem teens through intentional case management, targeted academic support, enrichment programming, and community engagement. For more information, check out
Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know . Who You Are
A dedicated, student-centered leader who believes all young people can achieve success with the right structure, relationships, and opportunities. A strong team builder with experience managing youth development staff, enrichment instructors, and advocates. An innovative problem solver who can design programs that meet the diverse needs of high school scholars attending various schools. A relationship cultivator who connects with families, schools, and community partners to create a holistic support system for teens. What You’ll Do
Oversee the daily operations of a
Zone High School site , ensuring a safe, structured, and high-quality program for 200+ scholars in grades 9–12. Lead a multidisciplinary team of full-time and part-time staff—including Coordinators, Advocates, Teaching Artists, and Health Coordinators—to deliver a comprehensive program that integrates academics, enrichment, social-emotional learning, and wellness. Partner with the
Academic Case Management (ACM)
and
Academic Services Unit (ASU)
to ensure targeted academic interventions, tutoring schedules, and progress monitoring systems are in place for all scholars. Cultivate and maintain relationships with high schools most attended by HCZ scholars to support communication, data sharing, and scholar success. Develop and monitor site systems for attendance, performance, and stipend tracking in collaboration with Data Managers. Support the development and implementation of site-based curriculum, enrichment schedules, and special events (e.g., college trips, community service projects, showcases). Ensure program compliance with all HCZ, DOH, and DYCD requirements, maintaining documentation, licensing, and staff training records. Lead ongoing professional development and coaching for staff to foster growth, accountability, and a positive team culture. Collaborate with families, the community, and partner organizations to enhance scholar engagement and program visibility. Participate in network-wide initiatives, meetings, and strategic planning efforts to strengthen alignment across the Zone High School portfolio. Schedule
School Year (September-June):
Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Summer Program Session (July-August):
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Note:
Assistant Directors are expected to attend early meetings as required and remain on call to respond to emergencies or urgent site needs. As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families, and our staff thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth. Our exceptional full-time benefits include: Highly competitive base salaries Paid time off Employee referral bonus Career Advancement No-cost health insurance Life Insurance Short-and long-term disability Additional voluntary benefits Wellness discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness perks Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.) The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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