COMPASS Assistant Program Director, Bronx, NY

About the role

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in the day-to-day operations, implementation, and supervision of the DYCD COMPASS afterschool program. The Assistant Program Director assists in ensuring high-quality youth development programming, participant engagement, staff supervision, family communication, compliance, and overall site operations. The Assistant Program Director serves as a member of the site's leadership team and helps maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for participants, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of the COMPASS program.
• Support implementation of all DYCD program requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment for participants and staff.
• Serve as acting site lead in the absence of the Program Director.
• Assist with program administration, enrollment, attendance monitoring, activity oversight, staff support, and implementation of DYCD requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in child development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Human Services, Youth Development, or a related field; OR Completion of at least sixty (60) college credits with eighteen (18) credits in Child Development, Education, Recreation, Youth Development, or a related field;
• Minimum of two (2)+ years of experience working with school-age children in an educational, youth development, childcare, recreation, or afterschool setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required DYCD, DOE, OCFS, and organizational clearances and approvals as a condition of employment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in DYCD, DOE, OCFS SACC, educational, or youth development programs preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of DYCD COMPASS, DOE, and OCFS SACC regulations preferred.
• Ability to supervise and support frontline staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and electronic data systems.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, professional development days, and special events as required.

Pay

$30,000 - $35,000

Schedule

Part-Time (30 hours per week, 10 months per year)