Program Director (KECS)

Chinese-American Planning Council•New York, NY

6d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization dedicated to improving the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers. CPC's Education and Career Services (ECS) division offers programs that empower youth and adults to reach their full educational, economic, and leadership potential. The COMPASS Middle School program, funded by the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), provides after-school services focused on positive youth development, social-emotional skills, and leadership through engaging, hands-on activities. This program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment activities in literacy and STEM, all within safe and welcoming environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a related field preferred, or School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; OR A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; OR A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; OR Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training/certification within 6 months of hire is required.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting, SCR (Statewide Central Register), and DOHMH and PETS Clearance system.

Nice To Haves

Specialized health and safety training/certifications (e.g., MAT) are desirable.
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between CPC and stakeholders, including funding agencies, school leadership, community members, and partners.
Oversee all day-to-day operations of the center to ensure high-quality, mission-aligned service delivery.
Hire, train, supervise, and inspire educational staff.
Manage all classroom operations, including maintaining required group sizes and ratios, child attendance procedures, daily routines, and ensuring consistent implementation of program and classroom safety procedures.
Oversee the 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.
Register and enroll new families, manage schedules, and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.
Manage budget development and track program expenditures for responsible and transparent use of resources.
Analyze enrollment and attendance trends to inform program planning, staffing, and outreach.
Support staff with the implementation of child guidance and behavior management strategies aligned with CPC policies.
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 timely and accurate completion of all incident and injury reports in accordance with CPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH, DOE, DYCD) and collaborate with families to communicate incidents with care and transparency.
Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral, safety, and medical incidents.
Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Attend all meetings and trainings as required by CPC and external agencies.
Complete professional development (at least 129 hours for COMPASS as required by CPC and funding/regulatory agencies), including specific trainings on mental health, accessibility, inclusion, and crisis management.
Report to and fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Director and Deputy Director of ECS.