Job Description
Title: Program Director
Site Name: Creston Campus: PS 386
Reports To: Vice President, Afterschool
Location: 125 E. 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10453
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000
Job Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the after-school program. They serve as the liaison to school staff and are responsible for carrying the culture and values of Good Shepherd Services.
Major Duties:
- Provide overall leadership and supervision for the after-school program, including the summer camp.
- Oversee the coordination of enrichment activities and curricula.
- Ensure the implementation of parent engagement activities.
- Provide daily crisis intervention with participants regarding personal and/or in-school issues that affect their behavior and attendance.
- Develop linkages within the school and the community.
- Liaise with the principal and designated staff of the school to align the activities with the school day.
- Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
- Create linkages and feedback to programs within the school for student support and/or educational achievement.
- Complete required narrative and statistical reports.
- Monitor program expenditures.
- Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the site.
- Ensure programs compliance with Department of Health, DYCD, and COA accreditation requirements.
- Participate in weekly supervision.
- Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities.
- Collaborate effectively with GSS Peer Programs and support departments (g., Development, Finance, Program Evaluation, Human Resources, IT, and Training)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
2 years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years old
1 Year of Administrative Supervisory experience required
A New York State Childrens Program Administrator Credential OR
A School-Age Child Care Credential OR
2 years of college with 18 credits / an associates degree in child development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
Must have excellent organizational, budgeting, oral and written communication, and networking skills.
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
Must commit to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bronx, NY |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Salary | $65,000–$72,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Website | https://goodshepherds.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
About Company
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!