Program Director After School - Temporary

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

The Temporary Program Director is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the LEAP after-school program at PS224, delivered both in person and virtually. The role serves as a liaison to school staff and is responsible for required documentation and reports. The position is based at 982 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends are required to support organizational needs, trainings, special events, and program-related activities. The stated salary range is $67,600–$74,880. The Program Director leads program operations and staff, coordinates enrollment and family engagement, oversees age-appropriate activities and site safety, and works with school and community partners to connect children and families with comprehensive services. The role also monitors the budget and program evaluation, ensures required regulatory and accreditation compliance, and oversees staff training and professional development.

Requirements

Associate degree in Child Development or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; or a School-Age Child Care Credential; or two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in youth development programs and supervision.
Ability to engage in crisis intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities.
Availability for required weekend training.
Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and supervision for the LEAP after-school program.
Manage program and staff scheduling.
Supervise the assistant program director, group leaders, assistant group leaders, consultants, administrative staff, and volunteers; complete timely performance evaluations.
Develop and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
Conduct program outreach and coordinate enrollment and registration.
Develop and oversee implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the site.
Supervise family involvement activities and communicate with parents regarding program expectations, child behavior, and health and safety issues.
Provide daily crisis intervention with participants regarding personal or in-school issues that affect success in the program.
Ensure appropriate use of internal and external databases, including the LEAP database.
Complete required narrative and statistical reports promptly.
Liaise with the principal and designated school staff to coordinate program activities with ongoing educational programming.
Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
Manage partnerships with other community groups.
Partner with Good Shepherd programs within the school to maximize comprehensive services for students and families and create linkages between Good Shepherd and Department of Education staff.
Monitor the program budget and oversee implementation of program evaluation activities.
Work collaboratively with central office staff and provide information efficiently as needed.
Ensure compliance with Department of Health, OCFS, LEAP, and COA accreditation requirements.
Facilitate, monitor, and track required training and professional development for supervisees, ensuring compliance with GSS, LEAP, DOE, and DOH/OCFS standards.
Develop and maintain a coordinated referral system through community partnerships, connecting participants to mental health, counseling, family stabilization, and other essential support services.
Perform other duties as assigned.