After-School Director [IS 229]

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

3% 401k employer match

$3,000 tuition reimbursement

Sick and Safe Leave

FSA account option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

DOE holidays (OST program schedules)

Job summary

Replications, Inc. seeks a Program Director to oversee a school-based after-school program, ensuring high-quality DYCD COMPASS/SONYC implementation, safety, and fiscal accountability.

You will liaise with school leaders, families, and community partners to deliver engaging academic enrichment, arts, STEM, and literacy initiatives. The on-site role requires a Bachelor’s in a child-related field and supervisory experience; state checks and clearances are mandatory.

Qualifications

• DOE fingerprinting clearance
• SACC Director Requirement
• Statewide Central Registry clearance
• Department of Health clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field and at least two years of direct experience with school-age children (or three years of supervisory experience)
• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or related field

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with DYCD COMPASS and SONYC requirements and organizational goals
• Oversee daily site operations to maintain a safe, structured, and compliant program environment
• Manage attendance tracking, data entry, and required documentation in DYCD Connect
• Supervise and support site staff, including the Assistant Program Director, Group Leaders, and Activity Specialists
• Conduct staff observations and evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development
• Ensure compliance with SACC regulations, including supervision ratios, safety protocols, and staff credential requirements
• Monitor the site budget and coordinate vendor oversight in collaboration with the Regional Program Manager and fiscal team
• Serve as the primary point of contact with NYCPS school personnel, families, and community partners
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts to meet DYCD enrollment and attendance targets
• Support high‑quality programming across literacy, STEM, arts, civic engagement, and NYC Reads initiatives
• Coordinate inclusion supports and manage Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs) for participants with diverse needs

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Youth development

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development or related field

Job description

StartDate:August1, 2026
Schedule:Monday- Friday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Job Type:Full-time, Salary Exempt
Location:275 Harlem River Park Bridge, Bronx, NY 10453

Organization Overview

Replications, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and implementing high-impact educational models that foster student success and community engagement. Our vision is that every child in every community has access to a dynamic and joyful public school that empowers them to thrive. We partner with schools to provide comprehensive support services to drive student academic achievement and social-emotional development. To learn more about Replications, visit www.replications.org.

Why Join Replications, Inc.?

This is your chance to contribute directly to an organization committed to transforming public education and empowering communities.

Position Overview

The Program Director oversees the daily operations of a school-based after-school program and provides leadership and supervision to staff to ensure program goals and student outcomes are achieved. As the on-site leader, the Program Directoris responsible forthe high-quality implementation of a DYCD-funded program (COMPASS/SONYC), with a focus on participant safety, regulatory compliance (DYCD, SACC, and organizational standards), and fiscal accountability. The Program Director serves as the primary liaison with the school principal andrepresentsthe program within the broader school community, including NYCPS staff, families, and community partners. The role leads the delivery of a dynamic program that includes academic enrichment, project-based learning, arts, sports, leadership development, and initiatives supporting students’ academic and social-emotional growth, including NYC Reads. The Program Director reports to the Regional Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with DYCD COMPASS and SONYC requirements and organizational goals.
• Oversee daily site operations tomaintaina safe, structured, and compliant program environment.
• Manage attendance tracking, data entry, andrequireddocumentation in DYCD Connect.
• Supervise and support site staff, including the Assistant Program Director, Group Leaders, and Activity Specialists.
• Conduct staff observations and evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with SACC regulations, including supervision ratios, safety protocols, and staff credential requirements.
• Monitor the site budget and coordinate vendor oversight in collaboration with the Regional Program Manager and fiscal team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with NYCPS school personnel, families, and community partners.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts to meet DYCD enrollment and attendance targets.
• Support high‑quality programming across literacy, STEM, arts, civic engagement, and NYC Reads initiatives.
• Coordinate inclusion supports andmanageIndividualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs) for participants with diverse needs.

Requirements

• DOE Fingerprinted
• SACC Director Requirement
• StatewideCentral Registryclearance
• Department ofHealthclearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field (e.g., Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work) and at least two years of direct experience working with school-age children;orA minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or program management experience in youth development or educational settings.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education,Recreationor a related field

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DYCD COMPASS and SONYC program requirements and experience working in partnership with NYCPS schools.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, manage program operations, oversee budgets, andmaintainregulatory compliance.
• Experience collaborating with school staff, families, and community partners.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to youth development, student safety, educational equity, and culturally responsive practices.

Approach to Work

• Strong commitment to educational equity
• Passion for working with students in under-resourced schools
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results

Pay and Benefits

• $70,000-$80,000
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 3% 401k employer match
• $3,000tuition reimbursement
• Sick and Safe Leave
• FSA accountoption
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Select DOE holidays, depending on OST program operating schedules

Replications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities.