Fast Facts

The Community School Director will drive the successful implementation of City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child framework, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student support and engagement in New York City schools.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities involve managing partnerships, leading a school team, and implementing data-informed strategies to improve student support, attendance, and engagement.

Skills: Required skills include strong project management, relationship building, data analysis, excellent communication, and experience in education or community program management.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in education or community management, and prior experience with City Year or similar organizations.

Location: This position is 100% on-site in New York City, NY.

Compensation: $80000 - $85000 / Annually

Fast Facts

The Community School Director will lead the implementation of City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child framework, fostering collaboration among school leadership, families, and community organizations to enhance student support and engagement.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing partnerships, leading a school team, implementing data-driven strategies, and fostering family engagement to promote a positive school environment and student success.

Skills: Required skills include strong project management, relationship building, data analysis, and excellent communication, as well as experience in education or community program management.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in education or community management, and prior experience with City Year or similar organizations.

Location: This position is located in New York City, NY, and is 100% on-site.

Compensation: $80000 - $85000 / Annually

Application Instructions

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Compensation: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually Commensurate with Experience and LocationWork Location: 100% On-Site

Position Overview

The Community School Director (CSD) plays a pivotal role in implementing the Community School model in alignment with City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC) framework. Reporting to the School Partnerships Director, the CSD serves as a connector among school leadership, community-based organizations (CBOs), families, and City Year staff to ensure that academic, attendance, and social-emotional supports are aligned with school-wide goals and community needs.

The CSD leads a City Year school team to deliver high-quality service, while coordinating partnerships that strengthen school culture, enhance family engagement, and promote equitable student outcomes. By aligning resources and leveraging data, the CSD ensures that students are supported holistically - academically, socially, and emotionally so they can learn, lead, and thrive.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Community School Director (CSD) plays a pivotal role in implementing the Community School model in alignment with City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC) framework. Reporting to the School Partnerships Director, the CSD serves as a connector among school leadership, community-based organizations (CBOs), families, and City Year staff to ensure that academic, attendance, and social-emotional supports are aligned with school-wide goals and community needs.

The CSD leads a City Year school team to deliver high-quality service, while coordinating partnerships that strengthen school culture, enhance family engagement, and promote equitable student outcomes. By aligning resources and leveraging data, the CSD ensures that students are supported holistically - academically, socially, and emotionally so they can learn, lead, and thrive.

Equally focused on program implementation and community collaboration, the CSD:

• Implements the WSWC model with fidelity for targeted students, using data to guide tutoring, classroom support, and school-wide initiatives.
• Coaches and develops AmeriCorps Members, providing feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities connected to Community School goals.
• Collaborates with school and community partners to integrate services, align priorities, and ensure measurable impact in attendance, behavior, and academic performance.
• Builds strong relationships with families and stakeholders to sustain a positive, inclusive, and engaged school community.

Core Outcomes

Community Schools and City Year’s WSWC model work in tandem to achieve:

• Student Outcomes: Improved attendance, engagement, and connectedness; strengthened social-emotional skills; and increased academic growth.
• School Outcomes: A positive school climate, deeper family involvement, and seamless coordination among partners to meet shared goals.

Responsibilities

Community School Vision & Implementation

• Lead the development and execution of the school’s Community School vision by convening and facilitating a diverse Community School Team engage in needs assessment, collaborative goal setting, and implementation of action plans.
• Coordinate the work of school-based partners and ensure alignment of all services with the school’s mission, improvement plan, and community priorities.
• Manage new and existing partnerships, ensuring that programming aligns with student and family needs and meets quality standards and supports shared school goals.
• Monitor and adjust implementation strategies based on regular feedback from stakeholders, school leadership and school survey results to continuously improve outcomes.

Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) Service Implementation

• Implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child model with fidelity, aligning AmeriCorps service with school priorities and data-informed student supports.
• Use attendance, behavior, and academic data to make informed decisions that drive progress toward school and City Year outcomes, ensuring alignment between service activities, school goals, and partner expectations.
• Conduct regular observations and coaching of AmeriCorps members, providing asset-based feedback and professional development to strengthen service quality
• Collaborate with the School Partnerships Director, Learning & Development team, and Analytics Director to assess the effectiveness and impact of service delivery.
• Participate in City Year and school-based meetings to ensure alignment between service activities, school goals, and partner expectations.

Attendance and Family Engagement Initiatives

• Serve as a core member of the school’s attendance team, coordinating student interventions and tracking progress using school data systems (ex. New Visions tools).
• Identify high-need students and collaborate with teachers and AmeriCorps members to design and track targeted interventions.
• Partner with school leadership and the Parent Coordinator to implement a transformative model of family engagement, ensuring strong home - school partnerships and clear communication channels.
• Organize events and activities that promote family involvement, connection, and access to school and community resources.

Expanded Learning & Afterschool Programming

• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team and CBO partners to design and manage Expanded Learning Time (ELT) and enrichment programs before, during, or after school.
• Support the integration of ELT activities into the school day to ensure alignment with instructional goals and student needs
• Identify and onboard new partners as needed, ensuring all programming meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Monitor program quality, address challenges promptly, maintaining clear communication with school leaders and partners to ensure program alignment, safety and effectiveness.

Data Management, Fiscal Oversight & Reporting

• Ensure all attendance, academic, and family engagement data is accurately collected, analyzed, and submitted according to City Year and NYC Office of Community Schools (OCS) timelines.
• Use data to monitor progress toward OCS and school-specific goals, identifying trends and informing adjustments to programming, interventions, and partner engagement.
• Oversee systems and processes that ensure data integrity, compliance, and timely reporting for City Year, OCS, and other grant-related requirements.
• Maintain fiscal accountability for school-level budgets, discretionary funds, and subcontracts, ensuring expenses align with program goals, compliance requirements, and City Year and OCS fiscal policies.
• Partner with School Partnerships Director and the Strategy & Operations teams to monitor budget utilization, track vendor and subcontractor payments, and ensure financial documentation and spending reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Communicate regularly with school leadership, partners, and the School Partnerships Director regarding budget progress, challenges, and resource needs to support program sustainability.

Qualifications:

We listed what we see as key qualifications to succeed in the role. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement listed. If you have transferable skills and are excited about this role, please apply!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in education, youth development, or community-based program management.
• Proven ability to build and maintain complex relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, families, and community partners.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, coaching, or managing individuals or teams, including providing feedback, facilitating professional growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and community.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex goals into actionable plans and meet deadlines.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and applying data to guide program decisions and evaluate impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation experience.
• Commitment to City Year’s mission and values, including a passion for educational opportunity and student success.

Preferred/Bonus Qualifications:

• Prior City Year, AmeriCorps, or Teach for America service experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Active NYC DOE fingerprinting and clearance.

Benefits

Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.

Employment at City Year is at-will. 

City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.