Afterschool Chess Club Site Director

About Us

After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) is a 501(c)(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 Chess Club Site Director oversees daily operations of our school-based ASAP Chess club at Esperanza Academy Charter Elementary School. 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 lesson plans with fidelity during school year afterschool programming (January through early June)
• Ensure compliance with City and School District youth program requirements
• Manage site logistics
• Supervise 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 chess club leaders 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 Chess staff
• 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 out-of-school time partners at Esperanza Academy Charter Elementary School
• 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

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)
• Basic knowledge of chess

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time, on-site role Tuesdays (2 - 4:30 PM), Wednesdays (12 - 4 PM), and Thursdays (2 - 4:30PM), with some additional in-person or virtual hours for staff training and school-based collaboration meetings with school leadership
• January 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
• This position is 100% grant-funded and contingent on continued funding

Why Work With Us?

• Lead meaningful youth development in Philadelphia
• Join a supportive and mission-driven team
• Access ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Make a real impact on youth, families, and communities

Benefits: Some sick time and PTO offered

Work Location: Esperanza Academy Charter Elementary School