Program Director (COMPASS DYCD Funded)

Director at Kids Korner BX

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family, and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, life stages, and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members, ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance, to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously over the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000, operating over 80 sites across the five boroughs.

Position/Department Summary

The Director at Kids Korner BX fosters a supportive and inclusive school environment. This position requires overseeing a team and collaborating with school staff, community-based organizations, and external partners to deliver high-quality, data-informed programs that enhance students' academic and social-emotional success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Staff Supervision:

• Provide overall supervision of the DYCD Elementary School Program, including direct oversight of the Assistant Director and line staff.
• Design and implement innovative, grade-appropriate programming that complements the school-day curriculum, incorporating academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities to enhance student learning.
• Recruit, hire, screen, train, and supervise program staff, including DOE personnel, college and high school students, and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and feedback to staff to ensure compliance with Commonpoint, Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) policies and expectations.
• Complete and evaluate mid-year performance reviews for staff; support staff growth through mentoring, coaching, and monthly professional development sessions.
• Manage Safe Passage operations for participants from neighboring schools, including staff supervision, student transitions, attendance accountability, and communication with school partners as needed.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with neighboring schools and community stakeholders to support participant recruitment, program operations, and student success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional center-based teams to coordinate schedules, programming logistics, and the effective use of shared spaces, including gymnasium and pool facilities.
• Manage all aspects of meal service operations, including coordination with vendors, meal ordering, inventory tracking, distribution, and oversight of daily snack and hot meal service to participants.

Compliance & Administrative Requirements:

• Ensure all staff files meet Department of Health (DOH) requirements, including fingerprinting, medical clearance, state forms, and necessary credentials.
• Monitor staff training hours and ensure completion of required trainings for self and team per DOH guidelines.
• Monitor and manage expenditures, including personnel, supplies, and OTPS, in alignment with the approved budget.
• Submit budget plans, purchases, and expenditures for supervisor approval as needed.
• Oversee submission of data and reports required by DYCD and ensure timely submission of afterschool and summer program work scopes.
• Ensure safe storage and availability of program supplies and materials.

School & Community Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary liaison with the school community, maintaining strong working relationships with the principal, teachers, support staff, custodial and kitchen teams, school leadership, and PTA.
• Coordinate parent engagement events during evenings and weekends and lead outreach to community partners.
• Plan and implement at least two agency community events annually (e.g., Youth Showcase, Fall/Winter/Spring Festival).
• Provide families with updates on student development and assist them in accessing academic, emotional, and social resources as needed.

Strategic Planning & Cross-Agency Collaboration:

• Develop long-range plans for program development, innovation, and sustainability, maintaining adaptability to changing funding and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain partnerships with other agency Directors to exchange ideas and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.
• Participate in agency-wide meetings, including Program Director meetings, youth staff meetings, safety training, CPR/First Aid, and other relevant training.

Summer Program Coordination:

• Lead coordination of the summer camp program, including hiring, orientation, curriculum development, scheduling, parent communication, and maintaining DOH compliance.
• Supervise summer staff performance and ensure quality programming throughout the summer session.

Other Duties:

Perform additional assignments as required to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or other equivalent fields.
• Must have experience working with DYCD funding.
• At least three (3) years working with youth or adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional well-being.
• Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, organization, problem-solving, and management skills. Successful candidates can work collaboratively, demonstrate professional presence, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and clientele.
• Ability to effectively balance and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite is required, as is internet use in online data entry reporting systems.
• Ability to travel to our multiple locations and work year-round.

Working Conditions

• Standing: Staff will be on their feet for extended periods (1-4 hours), especially during activities or supervision, fostering an active and engaging environment for the students.
• Walking and Movement: Frequent movement around the program space is essential for effectively supervising students, guiding activities, and providing support during homework, thereby ensuring a dynamic and interactive atmosphere.
• Lifting: Staff may need to lift materials (up to 20 pounds), such as books, supplies, or equipment for activities. Occasionally, lifting heavier items (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary, though this is rare and can be managed with assistance.
• Minimal Travel: While travel is generally not required, staff may occasionally need to travel to different program locations within the local area, depending on departmental needs.

Job Details

• Hourly Salary: $55,000-$65,000
• Working schedule: Mon-Fri, 10:00-6:00 pm
• Non-Union Position
• Location: Kids Korner BX 1665 Hoe Avenue Bronx, NY 10460

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Dvigo@commonpoint.org. Please include the Role "Program Director" and Site "KIDS KORNER BX" you are applying for in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.