Program Director

Department: Youth Services
Program: COMPASS Middle School @ Juan Morel Campus
Reports to: Program Supervisor/Deputy Director
Location: Brooklyn: Juan Morel Campos at 215 Heyward St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

About the role

The Program Director is directly responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the after-school program, ensuring that quality services are provided. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for the supervision of the program and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the funded Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS contract, Holiday Camp, and Summer programming.
• Coordinate ongoing outreach, application, and enrollment process.
• Ensure the program exceeds an 85% Average Daily Attendance.
• Implement core program components:
  • Academic Support, STEM
  • Academic & Creative Arts Enrichment
  • Physical Activity/Healthy Living
  • Parent/Caretaker Involvement
  • Leadership
• Work in partnership with school administration to align after-school activities with day-school learning and school vision.
• Actively seek partnership opportunities to enhance programming.
• Coordinate part-time staff schedules and program activities; supervise and provide leadership to part-time staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities.
• Ensure program participants are engaged in daily activities and programming.
• Attend regular school meetings, staff meetings, training, and workshops as needed.
• Participate in advocacy efforts for program needs via community coalition building, feedback surveys, and program assessments.
• Identify and schedule field trips and seek new opportunities for participants.
• Prepare and maintain timelines and action items for major events and initiatives.
• Work closely with school administration to support after-school programming.
• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with school administration and personnel.
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners annually to leverage resources.
• Facilitate live and pre-recorded activities using web-based platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Classrooms).
• Monitor participant engagement and safety during remote sessions.
• Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families.
• Follow remote working policies and procedures.
• Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs and records.
• Ensure remote content is age-appropriate and non-offensive.
• Ensure program goals and objectives are met by deadlines.
• Conduct periodic assessments and evaluations; assist in curricula and programmatic refinement (e.g., pre/post surveys/tests).
• Host parent orientations and meetings.
• Ensure quality assurance of data reported to DYCD via the DYCD Connect database platform.
• Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements for enrollment and attendance.
• Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days.
• Ensure compliance with DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations; conduct quarterly self-checklist inspections.
• Coordinate and execute major events and activities with other GSS Program Directors.
• Communicate with school personnel, administration, and DYCD stakeholders; participate in meetings.
• Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
• Create a budget plan supporting program needs and ensure timely spending.
• Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/department-wide events and strategic planning efforts.
• Ensure adherence to DYCD/DOE social media policy by all staff, participants, and families.
• Commit to a two-year tenure if awarded a funded personal development or education grant.
• Maintain and follow up with custodians to ensure timely resolution of facility issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor/CPO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a community center or school-based after-school program; at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Required to obtain SACC Program Director's (30-hour) credentials.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and take initiative.
• Effective oral, written, and collaborative skills.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for middle-school students.
• Familiarity with program budgeting and fiscal management (a plus).
• Familiarity with DYCD Connect and database management (a plus).
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 nonrefundable fee required) and fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• Experience working with students in urban school and/or community-based settings.
• Computer literacy.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Spanish-speaking ability (a plus).
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with school administration and personnel.
• Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices.
• Strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Learning Standards.
• Knowledge in STEM, Health & Sexuality, Careers & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, and Academic Enrichment (highly desirable).

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

School Year: Monday – Friday; 10am – 6pm, some evenings/weekends may be required.
Summer: 8am – 4pm or 10am - 6pm