Program Director; KECS

Position: Program Director (KECS)
Location: New York

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONCPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic, and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building.

Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

COMPASS Middle School:
Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) provides youth after school services for middle school students. 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 of 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the supervision of the Director of ECS, the Program Director will:

Act as a liaison between CPC and stakeholders, which includes funding agency, school leadership, community members, and community partners.

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 in 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.

Maintain full knowledge of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations, FDNY safety requirements, and applicable 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…