Program Director - COMPASS After School Program
Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY
•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operation of the COMPASS Afterschool Program serving elementary-aged youth. The Program Director ensures high-quality program implementation, supervises staff, maintains compliance with Rising Ground, DYCD and New York State School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements, and develops strong partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations.
Requirements
- Meet one of the education and experience pathways established by the New York State School Age Child Care (SACC) Regulations.
- Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience with children under 13, including one year of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of Positive Youth Development and Social Emotional Learning.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supervising staff and working collaboratively with schools and community partners
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
- Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and onsite supervision of the COMPASS program.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, and evaluate program staff.
- Ensure compliance with DYCD, SACC licensing, contractual, and agency requirement.
- Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention.
- Ensure implementation of required COMPASS content areas.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations.
- Oversee documentation, reporting, incident reporting, and data entry requirements.
- Coordinate staff meetings and required professional development.
- Implement the Mental Health Referral Plan, Crisis Navigation Plan, and Inclusion practices.
- Manage program resources
- Work collaboratively with the principal and other key school administrators.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Personal days
- Medical - 3 plan options
- Dental - 2 plan options
- Vision - 1 plan option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
