Program Director; COMPASS DYCD Funded

Agency Overview

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family, and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, life stages, and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members, ranging from providing in‑school and after‑school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance, to name a few.

Commonpoint has grown tremendously over the last five years and now has a mission‑driven staff of 3,000, operating over 80 sites across the five boroughs.

The Director at Kids Korner BX fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment. This position requires overseeing a team and collaborating with school staff, community‑based organizations, and external partners to deliver high‑quality, data‑informed programs that enhance students’ academic and social‑emotional success.

• Provide overall supervision of the DYCD Elementary School Program, including direct oversight of the Assistant Director and line staff.
• Design and implement innovative, grade‑appropriate programming that complements the school‑day curriculum, incorporating academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities to enhance student learning.
• Recruit, hire, screen, train, and supervise program staff, including DOE personnel, college and high school students, and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and feedback to staff to ensure compliance with Commonpoint, Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) policies and expectations.
• Complete and evaluate mid‑year performance reviews for staff; support staff growth through mentoring, coaching, and monthly professional development sessions.
• Manage Safe Passage operations for participants from neighboring schools, including staff supervision, student transitions, attendance accountability, and communication with school partners as needed.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with neighboring schools and community stakeholders to support participant recruitment, program operations, and student success.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional center‑based teams to coordinate schedules, programming logistics, and the effective use of shared spaces, including gymnasium and pool facilities.
• Manage all aspects of meal service operations, including coordination with vendors, meal ordering, inventory tracking, distribution, and oversight of daily snack and hot meal service to participants.

• Ensure all staff files meet Department of Health (DOH) requirements, including fingerprinting, medical clearance, state forms, and necessary credentials.
• Monitor staff training hours and ensure completion of required trainings for self and team per DOH guidelines.
• Monitor and manage expenditures, including personnel, supplies, and OTPS, in alignment with the approved budget.
• Submit budget plans, purchases, and expenditures for supervisor approval as needed.
• Oversee submission of data and reports required by DYCD and ensure timely submission of after school and summer program work scopes.
• Ensure safe storage and availability of program supplies and materials.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the school community, maintaining strong working relationships with the principal, teachers, support staff, custodial and kitchen teams, school leadership, and PTA.
• Coordinate parent engagement events during evenings and weekends and lead outreach to community partners.
• Plan and implement at least two agency community events annually (e.g., Youth Showcase, Fall/Winter/Spring Festival).
• Provide families with updates on student development and assist them in accessing academic, emotional, and social resources as needed.

• Develop long‑range plans for…