After-School Director [IS 229]

About the role

Replications, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and implementing high-impact educational models that foster student success and community engagement. Our vision is that every child in every community has access to a dynamic and joyful public school that empowers them to thrive. We partner with schools to provide comprehensive support services to drive student academic achievement and social-emotional development. This is your chance to contribute directly to an organization committed to transforming public education and empowering communities. The Program Director oversees the daily operations of a school-based after-school program and provides leadership and supervision to staff to ensure program goals and student outcomes are achieved. As the on-site leader, the Program Director is responsible for the high-quality implementation of a DYCD-funded program (COMPASS/SONYC), with a focus on participant safety, regulatory compliance (DYCD, SACC, and organizational standards), and fiscal accountability. The Program Director serves as the primary liaison with the school principal and represents the program within the broader school community, including NYCPS staff, families, and community partners. The role leads the delivery of a dynamic program that includes academic enrichment, project-based learning, arts, sports, leadership development, and initiatives supporting students’ academic and social-emotional growth, including NYC Reads. The Program Director reports to the Regional Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with DYCD COMPASS and SONYC requirements and organizational goals.
• Oversee daily site operations to maintain a safe, structured, and compliant program environment.
• Manage attendance tracking, data entry, and required documentation in DYCD Connect.
• Supervise and support site staff, including the Assistant Program Director, Group Leaders, and Activity Specialists.
• Conduct staff observations and evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with SACC regulations, including supervision ratios, safety protocols, and staff credential requirements.
• Monitor the site budget and coordinate vendor oversight in collaboration with the Regional Program Manager and fiscal team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with NYCPS school personnel, families, and community partners.