Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Program Director to oversee day-to-day operations for our after-school programs, located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Our approach is unorthodox and our commitment is real, we're looking for dedicated, perfectionist change-makers to join our team. The Program Director must be patient, compassionate, proactive, organized, creative, resourceful, and a good judge of character, wearing many hats: educator, manager, counselor, mediator, administrator, ambassador, problem solver, negotiator, coach, and nurse. He or she must have a "do or die" mentality, be a credible authority at the program, and skillfully manage relationships with program staff, students, parents, custodians, and school administration, as well as representatives of DYCD, DOH, and OCFS. He or she must find joy in helping middle school students through the challenges of early adolescence and be able to earn their trust and respect.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day program operations
Supervise line staff
Organize special events
Liaise among parents, students, and school staff
Hire staff who relate well to students
Design activities that are developmentally appropriate for middle school students of all levels
Recruit and retain students, which is essential to success in this role

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with transcripts specifying 18 credits of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
OR SACC Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age development period
OR NYS Children\'s Program Administrator credential
OR Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
— AND, coupled with any of the above, two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare-related field, reflected on resume
Former Program Directors who have operated and obtained a New York State Office of Children and Family Services School-Age Child Care Registration (verification required)
OCFS-approved certification in CPR & First Aid (verification required)
Excellent execution, follow-up, and follow-through skills
Capable of leading young people and managing a team of creatives
Passionate, resilient, and optimistic, with a desire to change the world and impart experience and guidance onto the lives of our children\'s futures
1–2 years of experience working with the special needs population preferred
Supervising experience: 2–3 years preferred
Childcare experience: 2 years preferred
Willingness to travel

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Note: When applying, please send a cover letter and resume. Applicants without a cover letter and resume will not be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

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