Program Director
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$ 68000 - 70000
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Job Description
POSITION:Program Director
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services
PROGRAM: COMPASS
REPORTS TO:Deputy Director of Brooklyn Youth Programs
SALARY:$68000$70000 annually
LOCATION:Brooklyn: PS 241K at 976 President St Brooklyn NY 11225
SCHEDULE:School Year: Monday Friday 10 am 6 pm some evenings/weekends may be required. Summer: 8 am 4 pm or 10 am 6 pm
DATE:March 2025
JOB SUMMARY: The Program Director is directly responsible for the successful daytoday operation of the afterschool program ensuring that quality services are provided. In addition the Program Director is responsible for the supervision of the program and staff.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree required
At least three 3 years of experience working in a community center or schoolbased after school program; at least two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Required to obtain a SACC Program Directors 30 hour) credentials.
Ability to work independently assesses priorities and takes initiative.
Effective oral written collaborative skills.
Experience in lesson planning curriculum development and implementation of structured programming for students in middle school.
Familiarity with Program Budgeting fiscal management a plus.
Familiarity with DYCD Connect and database management is a plus.
Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance $25 nonrefundable fee required and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
Experience working with students in urban school and/or communitybased settings
Must be computer literate.
Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Must be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with the schools administration & personnel.
Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices.
Strong public speaking writing and organizational skills.
Must demonstrate knowledge in New York State Learning Standards.
Knowledge in STEM Health & Sexuality Careers & Life Planning Sports & Adventure and Academic Enrichment highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development:
Oversees daytoday operations of our funded Department of Youth & Community Development DYCD COMPASS contract Holiday Camp & Summer programming.
Coordinate ongoing outreach application and enrollment process.
Ensure the program exceeds an 85 Average Daily Attendance.
Implement the following core components:
o Academic Support STEM
o Academic & Creative arts Enrichment
o Physical Activity/Healthy Living
o Parent/Caretaker Involvement
o Leadership
Work in partnership with school administration to ensure after school activities are aligned with day school learning and school vision.
Actively seek partnership opportunities to enhance programming.
Coordinates part time staff schedules and program activities; Supervises and provides leadership to part time staff.
Serves as the primary liaison for school administration parents and other community entities and constituencies.
Ensures that program participants are engaged in daily activities and programming.
Attends regular school meetings staff meetings training and workshops as needed.
Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
Identify and schedule field trips and actively seek new opportunities for participants.
Prepare and maintain timelines and action items to support implementation of major events and initiatives.
Work closely with school administration for school day support to support after school programming.
Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with the school administration and personnel.
Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
Facilitate live and prerecorded activities
Use webbased platforms to engage youth: zoom google classrooms etc.
Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
Follow remote working plan policies & procedures as highlighted by supervisor
Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records
Ensure any remote links videos content are age appropriate clean and nonoffensive to anyones identity
Ensures that the goals and objectives of the program are met by the deadlines
Conducts periodic assessments and evaluations and assists in curricula and programmatic refinement (i.e. pre/post surveys/tests).
Have parent orientations and parent meetings
Administrative:
Ensure quality assurance of data reported to DYCD via DYCD Connect database platform
Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance.
Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days
Ensure all DOH SchoolAged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct quarterly selfchecklist inspection
Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other GSSs Program Directors
Communicate with school personnel and administration and DYCD key stakeholders as well as participate in meetings
Prepare a monthly calendar of events programs meetings and activities.
Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending.
Collaborate on crossborough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts
Ensure DYCD/DOE social media policy is adhered to by all GSS staff participants and families
Commit to Grand St. for two years if awarded a funded personal development or education grant.
Facility:
Maintain and diligently follow up with custodian to ensure timely response to facility issues
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor/CPO
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header COMPASS Program Director to: Kris Greene Email: . No phone calls please.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
