Assistant Program Director - Cornerstone

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

12h•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) provides year-round educational, recreational, cultural, and workforce readiness programs in NYCHA community centers and school-based sites. Reporting to the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director supports daily operations, supervises staff, and helps deliver safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for youth, adults, and families. This role assists with program planning, scheduling, and compliance; supports and coaches staff to deliver high-quality activities; and builds relationships with participants, families, and community partners. The Assistant Program Director works closely with the Program Director, Activity Specialist, and Group Leaders to ensure programming promotes academic success, leadership, and social-emotional growth while meeting the community needs and aligning with ESH’s mission.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; equivalent of 1+ years of equivalent experience in youth services or community programming.
Familiarity with Bronx communities, local stakeholders, and resources.
Experience planning and delivering structured, outcome-based programs.
Strong administrative skills, including documentation, scheduling, and data-entry.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
Knowledge of NYC public education and positive youth development practices.
Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.
Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
Clearance by the Department of Education (DOE)
Clearance from the New York State Child Abuse Registry
Physical with TB screen
Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
Mandated Reporter, 2 hours - http://www.nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx
Health & Safety Training, 5 hours - https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; DYCD Connect experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Serving as on-site lead during program hours to ensure safety, structure, and engagement.
Assisting with program planning, scheduling, compliance, and activity supervision.
Coaching and supporting Group Leaders, Activity Specialist, and interns to deliver high-quality programming.
Leading staff scheduling, coverage and onboarding, and facilitating team huddles and check-ins.
Maintaining welcoming program spaces, fostering positive participant and family relationships, and supporting outreach/recruitment/retention efforts.
Engaging participants, addressing behavior concerns, and assisting with community events and family engagement initiatives.
Managing attendance, incident reports, and compliance documentation, including DYCD Connect and CACFP logs.
Communicating with families, staff, and partners , and collaborating with ESH departments for operational needs.
Preparing calendars, flyers, and program materials, and serving as acting lead in Program Director’s absence.
Participating in trainings, meetings, and agency-wide initiatives, and performing other duties as assigned.