YABC Program Director of Learning to Work (LTW)

About the role

The Program Director of the Learning to Work (LTW) program at The Child Center of NY is responsible for leading the program's operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall implementation and daily operations of the LTW program.
• Ensure the program meets all contract deliverables, performance targets, and student outcome goals.
• Use data to monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure students receive appropriate academic, career, and social-emotional supports.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate program staff in partnership with Human Resources.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to build a high-performing team.
• Foster staff engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), where applicable.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, NYCPS, funder, and agency requirements.
• Oversee program budget and ensure responsible fiscal management.
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the NYCPS Site Director and community partners to support student engagement, attendance, and retention.
• Maintain clear communication with agency leadership and stakeholders regarding program progress, outcomes, and challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation and advancement of the program and organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work or related.
• 5 years’ experience in field with minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The standard schedule is Monday–Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m.; Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; and Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with some flexibility based on program needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws. Solid comprehension of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) where applicable. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, leading trainings, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.