Program Director (School Age Child Care)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965 the Chinese-American Planning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and low-income communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education school-age care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development 2017 CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY

Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) contracts with the Chinese-American Planning Council to provide youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development foster social and emotional skills and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe welcoming environments. The program includes academic support physical exercise and enrichment age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic social and physical development of children during the after-school hours and on certain school holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking experienced and visionary Program Directors to lead our afterschool programs at the following sites:

• PS 160 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn NY 11219
• PS 255 1866 E 17th Street Brooklyn NY 11229

Reporting to the Director of Childhood Development Services and the Deputy Director of SACC Initiatives the Program Director is responsible for overall leadership management and strategic direction of the sites afterschool program. This role requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth with a growth mindset that embraces feedback innovation and collaborative problem-solving to enhance program quality and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight
  • Oversee all day-to-day operations involved in running the center ensuring high-quality mission-aligned service delivery.
  • Hire train supervise and inspire a team of passionate committed educational staff.
  • Manage all classroom operations including but not limited to: maintaining required group sizes and ratios; child attendance procedures; daily routines such as opening/closing mealtimes and transitions; and ensuring consistent implementation of program and classroom safety procedures.
  • Oversee educational environment and programming by providing curriculum documents and resources observing classroom practices reviewing and giving feedback and assessing classroom quality and alignment with developmental standards.
  • Explore and utilize communication platforms (e.g. WeChat ClassDojo) to facilitate strong family and staff communication.
  • Schedule family information sessions and share and coordinate program family events field trips and extracurricular activities.
  • Register and enroll new families manage child schedules and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.
  • Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulations CPC policies and funder requirements.
  • Lead strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Analyze enrollment and attendance trends to inform program planning staffing and outreach.
  • Support staff with implementation of child guidance and behavior management strategies aligned with CPC policies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of all incident and injury reports in accordance with CPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH DOE DYCD).
  • Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral safety and medical incidents.
  • Collaborate with families and appropriate agency departments to communicate incidents with care and transparency.
  • Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning as needed.
  • Attend all meetings trainings and professional development sessions as required by CPC and external agencies.
  • Report to and fulfill other program activities as assigned by the Director of Childhood Development Services and Deputy Director of School Age Child Care (SACC) Initiatives.

• Collaboration
  • Serve as an active member of the CPC management team collaborating with co-leaders support staff and agency departments to drive shared goals.
  • Motivate staff by maintaining a positive attitude modeling professionalism and leading by example.
  • Develop and implement systems for family involvement and engagement ensuring families are active partners in their childrens development.
  • Maintain open and effective communication and partnerships with the school principal school staff afterschool staff and parents.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to enrich programming with additional resources services and collaborative projects.
  • Work closely with CPC internal divisionsincluding Advocacy on policy development and positioning and Public Relations on communications strategiesto support program visibility and agency-wide alignment.

• Cultural Understanding
  • Assist in creating a positive respectful and enjoyable work environment that values trust loyalty and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness of the diverse identities needs and dynamics of staff and families.
  • Ensure a culturally and linguistically responsive environment that affirms the experiences of children families and staff.
  • Develop strong relationships with staff and families that foster a sense of belonging contributing to high rates of retention and referrals.

• Licensing and Contract
  • Maintain full knowledge of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations FDNY safety requirements and applicable CPC policies.
  • Ensure adherence to all DYCD contract requirements and deliverables.
  • Oversee timely submission of documentation to regulatory bodies and funders.
  • Maintain readiness for audits site visits and performance reviews by licensing and oversight entities.
  • Collaborate with CPCs Compliance and Contracts teams to ensure accurate reporting data collection and documentation.
  • Work toward the programs long-term goals including compliance with quality benchmarks accreditations and city/state initiatives.

• Staff Development & Supervision
  • Conduct regular staff observations and performance evaluations using a reflective supervision approach.
  • Create and implement individualized professional development plans in partnership with the Education Specialist.
  • Promote staff growth by facilitating opportunities for leadership team-building and ongoing learning.
  • Support staff well-being and development through coaching training and problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an early education or school-age setting.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience; experience managing teams in educational or nonprofit settings strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership team-building and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to multitask while remaining organized and meeting deadlines.
• Professional courteous demeanor with strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood and/or school-age populations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Teams Excel Zoom and other digital tools; familiarity with platforms such as WeChat or ClassDojo is a plus.
• Bilingual language proficiency preferred:
  • PS 160: Chinese (Mandarin Cantonese Fujianese)
  • PS 255: Russian Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) or Spanish

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $64350 - $64350 annual salary; 35 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours through June 2026
• CPC offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday sick and vacation time) Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance Coverage Commuter Benefits and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Mary Cheng and Ashley Huang when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. Candidates should indicate which location they would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.