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About the Role

The Program Director is responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the after-school program, ensuring quality services and supervising the program and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the DYCD COMPASS contract, Holiday Camp & Summer programming.
• Coordinates outreach, application, and enrollment processes.
• Ensures the program exceeds an 85% Average Daily Attendance.
• Implements core components including Academic Support, STEM, Academic & Creative Arts Enrichment, Physical Activity/Healthy Living, Parent/Caretaker Involvement, and Leadership.
• Partners with school administration to align after-school activities with day school learning and vision.
• Seeks 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 community entities.
• Ensures program participants are engaged in daily activities and programming.
• Attends regular school meetings, staff meetings, training, and workshops.
• Participates in advocacy for program needs through community coalition building and feedback surveys.
• Identifies and schedules field trips and seeks new opportunities for participants.
• Prepares and maintains timelines for major events and initiatives.
• Works closely with school administration for school-day support.
• Maintains a professional and positive working relationship with school administration and personnel.
• Seeks partnership opportunities and brings in at least 3 new partners annually.
• Facilitates live and pre-recorded activities.
• Uses web-based platforms (Zoom, Google Classrooms) to engage youth.
• Monitors participant engagement and safety during remote sessions.
• Facilitates wellness checks/calls to families.
• Follows remote working plan, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains remote/virtual attendance logs and records.
• Ensures remote links, videos, and content are age-appropriate and non-offensive.
• Ensures program goals and objectives are met by deadlines.
• Conducts periodic assessments and evaluations to refine curricula and programming.
• Conducts parent orientations and parent meetings.
• Ensures quality assurance of data reported to DYCD via the DYCD Connect database platform.
• Ensures attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements.
• Responds to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days.
• Ensures compliance with DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations.
• Conducts quarterly self-checklist inspections.
• Coordinates and executes major events and activities with other GSS Program Directors.
• Communicates with school personnel, administration, and DYCD key stakeholders.
• Prepares a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
• Creates a budget plan to support program needs and ensures timely spending.
• Collaborates on cross-borough and agency-wide events and strategic planning.
• Ensures adherence to DYCD/DOE social media policy.
• Commits to Grand St. for two years if awarded a funded personal development or education grant.
• Maintains and follows up with custodians regarding facility issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor/CPO.

Requirements

• 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 supervisory experience.
• Required to obtain SACC Program Director's (30-hour) credentials.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and take initiative.
• Effective oral, written, and collaborative skills.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for middle school students.
• Familiarity with Program Budgeting and fiscal management is a plus.
• Familiarity with DYCD Connect and database management is a plus.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout 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 and 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 is highly desirable.
• Must provide a resume and cover letter.
• Must provide three (3) professional references upon selection, including at least one from a former supervisor.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances before a job offer can be made.

Skills

• Lesson planning
• Curriculum development
• Program implementation
• Program budgeting
• Fiscal management
• Database management
• Public speaking
• Writing
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration
• Independent work
• Priority assessment
• Initiative
• Computer literacy
• STEM
• Health & Sexuality
• Careers & Life Planning
• Sports & Adventure
• Academic Enrichment
• Spanish speaking

Location

• Brooklyn: PS/IS 157K at 850 Kent Ave BK, NY 11205

Work Type

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

Experience Level

• At least three (3) years of experience working in a community center or school-based after-school program
• At least two years of supervisory capacity

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• SACC Program Director's (30 hour) credentials

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000-75,000 annually

About the Company

• Grand Street Settlement (GSS) is committed to providing comprehensive services to youth and families.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)