Senior Program Director

POSITION: Senior Program Director

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

PROGRAM: COMPASS

REPORTS TO: Brooklyn Program Supervisor/ Brooklyn Deputy Director

SALARY: $75,000-$80,000 annually

LOCATION: PS 84K at 250 Berry St BK, NY 11249

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

DATE: August 2026

The Senior Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Grand St. Settlement's Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS after-school, holiday, and summer programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, youth-centered services that support academic achievement, social-emotional development, leadership, and positive youth outcomes. Serving as the primary liaison between Grand St. Settlement, school leadership, families, community partners, and key stakeholders, the Senior Program Director oversees all aspects of program operations, including staff supervision and development, coaching of a Program Director overseeing an additional DYCD contract, enrollment and attendance, budget management, program quality, compliance, data reporting, partnerships, and special events.

This role ensures all programs meet or exceed DYCD, Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Grand St. Settlement contractual, regulatory, and quality standards while fostering collaboration, continuous quality improvement, and expanded learning opportunities that advance Grand St. Settlement's mission and strengthen outcomes for children, youth, and families.

● Bachelor's degree required.

● Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school-based or community-based after-school program, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.

● Experience overseeing multiple programs, budgets, and staff.

● Demonstrated success collaborating with school leadership, families, and community stakeholders.

● Knowledge of the New York City public education system, positive youth development principles, and New York State Learning Standards.

● Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating lesson plans, curriculum, and structured youth programming in school settings.

● Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently.

● Excellent written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.

● Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with school administration, staff, community partners, and families.

● Experience with program budgeting and fiscal management preferred.

● Familiarity with DYCD Connect and other data management systems preferred.

● Knowledge of STEM, Health & Sexuality, Careers & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, and Academic Enrichment programming is highly desirable.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications required.

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

● Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

● Must obtain the School-Age Child Care (SACC) Program Director Credential (30-hour) as required.

● Must maintain Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance (including the required nonrefundable fee of $25) and fingerprint clearance throughout employment.

● Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

● Oversees the day-to-day operations of funded Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS programs, including after-school, holiday camp, and summer programming.

● Ensures all programs meet or exceed DYCD contractual requirements, Department of Health (DOH) regulations, and Grand St. Settlement quality standards.

● Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability to site management teams to ensure high-quality program implementation, staff performance, and operational excellence.

● Coordinates part-time staff schedules and program activities; recruits, supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates part-time staff.

● Attends all required Grand St.…