NJSACC Seeks Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO)

About NJSACC:

NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network was launched in 1984 as a grassroots coalition to improve the quality of the growing field of afterschool and in 1993, became incorporated as a not-for-profit organization as the New Jersey School-Age Child Care Coalition.

For more than 35 years, NJSACC has been building systems, increasing the capacity of, providing training and technical assistance for NJ's out-of-school time programs. Our mission is to foster the growth, quality, and sustainability of out-of-school time providers, professionals, and organizations to expand access and opportunity for New Jersey's youth and families. NJSACC advocates for the implementation of the New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool and promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs. We envision a New Jersey where every child has access to high-quality, inclusive out-of-school time programs that provide equitable and diverse experiences that maximize the full potential for all youth, families and communities. Our goals are to expand access, improve the quality and build public and private and political support for affordable, high quality afterschool and OST programs.

NJSACC seeks:

• Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO)
• Status: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
• Salary: Up to $72,800, commensurate with experience
• How to apply: Please submit your resume or CV along with a cover letter via Idealist

About this Position:

The Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) provides strategic leadership in the implementation of technical assistance and professional development specific to New Jersey's federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grantees. Serving as the primary liaison to the NJ Department of Education, this role focuses on supporting grantee compliance, capacity building, and continuous improvement within afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs. The Director of ELO will also provide support to licensed, subsidized school-age childcare providers, in the delivery of high quality school-age OST programs. This position centers on grant-aligned support services, helping programs deliver high-quality enrichment that meets both federal and state guidelines and youth development best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Partner with the NJDOE, in the co-coordination of Project Director meetings, the annual Soaring Beyond Expectations Afterschool Showcase, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time’s annual Leading for Quality Training, topical professional learning communities and additional professional development opportunities, as necessary.
2. Provide technical assistance including professional development and quality enhancement planning for the development, expansion and improvement of school-age programs throughout NJ, utilizing proven resources.
3. Participate in NJSACC's New Jersey Quality Standards for Afterschool (NJQSA) initiatives which may include development of appropriate content, professional development, technical assistance, and support of integration into the NJ Child Care Information Systems (NJCCIS).
4. Support school-age providers with knowledge of the NJ State Systems including New Jersey licensing and subsidy requirements, Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, Child Care Development Block Grant funding, and NJ social service programs to implement quality programming.
5. Contribute to the ongoing development of virtual, in person, and on demand professional development including foundational workshops, NJQSA, general topics and content related to afterschool and OST.
6. Provide leadership and support for additional agency initiatives, as needed.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or three to five (3 to 5) years of comparable experience in early childhood education, social work, or related field preferred
2. Highly organized, motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently, and manage time and projects effectively
3. Proficiency with facilitating meetings, training workshops, and peer group discussions
4. Demonstrate and maintain effective communication skills
5. Technologically savvy; high level of competence in the use of technology including proficiency with at least Microsoft Office, Google suite, Salesforce, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, PowerPoint presentations, Zoom, email and cell phone functions (experience with some Information Technology preferred)
6. Experience and enthusiasm in working with afterschool and out-of-school time professionals and programs, preferred
7. Ability to work virtually and professionally from a remote location and/or from NJSACC’s Westfield, NJ office location

Geographic Location

1. NJSACC is a statewide agency, serving all of New Jersey. However, our office is located in Westfield, NJ. Ideally, the Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) will work mostly remotely, occasionally in-person at our Westfield office location, or on a hybrid schedule (remote and in-person).
2. Required meetings, program visits, conferences, and other events will take place virtually and in-person, as scheduled.

Please use the application button below to submit your application, but for questions only, please contact:

• Adam Cruz, Chief Operating Officer, at: acruz@njsacc.org