Program Director (PS 160 School Age Child Care)

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking an experienced and visionary Program Director to lead our afterschool program at the following site: PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Reporting to the Director of Childhood Development Services and the Deputy Director of SACC Initiatives, the Program Director is responsible for overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the site’s afterschool program. This role requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with a growth mindset that embraces feedback, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance program quality and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field required.
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an early education or school-age setting.
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience; experience managing teams in educational or nonprofit settings strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution abilities.
Ability to multitask while remaining organized and meeting deadlines.
Professional, courteous demeanor with strong customer service orientation.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood and/or school-age populations preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Zoom, and other digital tools; familiarity with platforms such as WeChat, or ClassDojo is a plus.
Bilingual language proficiency preferred: PS 160: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese)

Responsibilities

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.
Explore and utilize communication platforms (e.g., WeChat, ClassDojo) to facilitate strong family and staff communication.
Schedule family information sessions and share and coordinate program family events, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
Register and enroll new families, manage child schedules, and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.
Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, CPC policies, and funder requirements.
Lead strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all incident and injury reports in accordance with CPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH, DOE, DYCD).
Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral, safety, and medical incidents.
Collaborate with families and appropriate agency departments to communicate incidents with care and transparency.
Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning as needed.
Attend all meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required by CPC and external agencies.
Report to and fulfill other program activities as assigned by the Director of Childhood Development Services and Deputy Director of School Age Child Care (SACC) Initiatives.
Serve as an active member of the CPC management team, collaborating with co-leaders, support staff, and agency departments to drive shared goals.
Motivate staff by maintaining a positive attitude, modeling professionalism, and leading by example.
Develop and implement systems for family involvement and engagement, ensuring families are active partners in their children’s development.
Maintain open and effective communication and partnerships with the school principal, school staff, afterschool staff, and parents.
Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to enrich programming with additional resources, services, and collaborative projects.
Work closely with CPC internal divisions—including Advocacy on policy development and positioning, and Public Relations on communications strategies—to support program visibility and agency-wide alignment.
Assist in creating a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment that values trust, loyalty, and confidentiality.
Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness of the diverse identities, needs, and dynamics of staff and families.
Ensure a culturally and linguistically responsive environment that affirms the experiences of children, families, and staff.
Develop strong relationships with staff and families that foster a sense of belonging, contributing to high rates of retention and referrals.
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 adherence to all DYCD contract requirements and deliverables.
Oversee timely submission of documentation to regulatory bodies and funders.
Maintain readiness for audits, site visits, and performance reviews by licensing and oversight entities.
Collaborate with CPC’s Compliance and Contracts teams to ensure accurate reporting, data collection, and documentation.
Work toward the program’s long-term goals, including compliance with quality benchmarks, accreditations, and city/state initiatives.
Conduct regular staff observations and performance evaluations using a reflective supervision approach.
Create and implement individualized professional development plans in partnership with the Education Specialist.
Promote staff growth by facilitating opportunities for leadership, team-building, and ongoing learning.
Support staff well-being and development through coaching, training, and problem-solving.