Title: Program Director
Site Name: Creston Campus: PS 386
Reports To: Vice President, Afterschool
Location: 125 E. 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10453
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000
Job Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the after-school program. They serve as the liaison to school staff and are responsible for carrying the culture and values of Good Shepherd Services.
Major Duties:
- Provide overall leadership and supervision for the after-school program, including the summer camp.
- Oversee the coordination of enrichment activities and curricula.
- Ensure the implementation of parent engagement activities.
- Provide daily crisis intervention with participants regarding personal and/or in-school issues that affect their behavior and attendance.
- Develop linkages within the school and the community.
- Liaise with the principal and designated staff of the school to align the activities with the school day.
- Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
- Create linkages and feedback to programs within the school for student support and/or educational achievement.
- Complete required narrative and statistical reports.
- Monitor program expenditures.
- Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the site.
- Ensure program’s compliance with Department of Health, DYCD, and COA accreditation requirements.
- Participate in weekly supervision.
- Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities.
- Collaborate effectively with GSS Peer Programs and support departments (g., Development, Finance, Program Evaluation, Human Resources, IT, and Training)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required
- 2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years old
- 1 Year of Administrative Supervisory experience required
- A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential OR
- A School-Age Child Care Credential OR
- 2 years of college with 18 credits / an associate’s degree in child development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
- Must have excellent organizational, budgeting, oral and written communication, and networking skills.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Must commit to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 2 years direct experience working with children under 13
- Minimum 1 year administrative supervisory experience
- One of: New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential OR School-Age Child Care Credential OR 2 years of college with 18 credits/associate's degree in child development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field
- Excellent organizational, budgeting, oral and written communication, and networking skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Commitment to a strength-based and/or youth development perspective
What We Do
Good Shepherd Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children, youth, and families in New York City overcome challenges and gain skills for success. Through over 100 high-quality programs, they provide effective services that deepen connections within families, schools, and neighborhoods, working closely with community leaders to advocate for their participants and create a better city for all.
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