Program Director (PS160 SACC)

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

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.
• Register and enroll new families manage schedules and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.
• Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.
• 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) and collaborate with families to communicate incidents with care and transparency.
• Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral safety and medical incidents.
• 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.

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.

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.
• Maintain readiness for audits site visits and performance reviews by licensing and oversight entities.

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.
• 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: Chinese Mandarin

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $66300 - $66300 annual salary; 35 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours
• 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

HIRING FOR THIS POSITION IS SUBJECTED TO:

• Review of resume completeness including education experience and skills
• NYS OCFS Comprehensive Background Check Clearance
• Fingerprint Clearance from the Department of Health and Department of Education
• Mandated Reporter (online training)
• Foundations in Health and Safety (online training)
• First Aid and CPR Training (in person)
• FDNY S95 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarms System
• FDNY F-07 Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor

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.