Program Director; PS School Age Child Care

Position: Program Director (PS 160 School Age Child Care)
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services.

CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts.

In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) contracts with the Chinese-American Planning Council to provide youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours and on certain school holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Childhood Development Services and the Deputy Director of SACC Initiatives, the Program Director is responsible for overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the site's after school program. This role requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with a growth mindset that embraces feedback, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance program quality and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES


• Oversight

• Oversee all day-to-day operations involved in running the center, ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned service delivery.
• Hire, train, supervise, and inspire a team of passionate, committed educational staff.
• Manage all classroom operations, including but not limited to: maintaining required group sizes and ratios; child attendance procedures; daily routines such as opening/closing, mealtimes, and transitions; and ensuring consistent implementation of program and classroom safety procedures.
• Oversee educational environment and programming by providing curriculum documents and resources, observing classroom practices, reviewing and giving feedback, and assessing classroom quality and alignment with developmental standards.
• Register and enroll new families, manage schedules, and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.
• Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.
• Analyze enrollment and attendance trends to inform program planning, staffing, and outreach.
• Support staff with implementation of child guidance and behavior management strategies aligned with CPC policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all incident and injury reports in accordance with CPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH, DOE, DYCD) and collaborate with families to communicate incidents with care and transparency.
• Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral, safety, and medical incidents.
• Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning as needed.
• Attend…