Program Director

Position

Program Director

Youth Services

COMPASS

Deputy Director of Brooklyn Youth Programs

$70, annually

Brooklyn: PS 196K at 207 Bushwick Ave, 4th FL BK, NY 11206

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

June 2026

The Program Director is directly responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the after school program, ensuring that quality services are provided. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for the supervision of the program and staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a community center or school-based after school program; at least two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• Required to obtain a SACC Program Director's (30 hour) credentials.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and take initiative.
• Effective oral, written, collaborative skills.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for students in middle school.
• Familiarity with Program Budgeting, fiscal management a plus.
• Familiarity with DYCD Connect and database management is a plus.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance- $25 nonrefundable fee required and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Experience working with students in urban school and/or community-based settings
• Must be computer literate.
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Must be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with the school’s administration & personnel.
• Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices.
• Strong public speaking, writing and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in New York State Learning Standards.
• Knowledge in STEM, Health & Sexuality, Careers & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, and Academic Enrichment highly desirable.

• Oversees day-to-day operations of our funded Department of Youth & Community Development [DYCD] COMPASS contract, Holiday Camp & Summer programming.
• Coordinate ongoing outreach, application and enrollment process.
• Ensure the program exceeds an 85% Average Daily Attendance.
• Implement the following core components:
  • Academic Support, STEM
  • Academic & Creative arts Enrichment
  • Physical Activity/Healthy Living
  • Parent/Caretaker Involvement
  • Leadership
• Work in partnership with school administration to ensure after school activities are aligned with day school learning and school vision.
• Actively seek partnership opportunities to enhance programming.
• Coordinates part time staff schedules and program activities;
  Supervises and provides leadership to part time staff.
• Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents and other community entities and constituencies.
• Ensures that program participants are engaged in daily activities and programming.
• Attends regular school meetings, staff meetings, training and workshops as needed.
• Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments.
• Identify and schedule field trips and actively seek new opportunities for participants.
• Prepare and maintain timelines and action items to support implementation of major events and initiatives.
• Work closely with school administration for school day support to support after school programming.
• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with the school administration and personnel.
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs.
• Facilitate live and pre-recorded activities.
• Use web-based platforms to engage youth:
  Zoom, Google classrooms, etc.
• Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely.
• Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families.
• Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by supervisor.
• Maintain remote/virtual…