After School Program Director

Jewish Community Center Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hebrew Educational Society in Brooklyn, NY seeks an After School Program Director to oversee the DYCD COMPASS Elementary program, including staff hiring, supervision, and development. The Director ensures compliance with DYCD, SACC, and H.E.S.

standards and acts as the liaison to the host school, families, and DYCD. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, onsite, and requires strong supervision, program coordination, and the ability to manage staffing ratios and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of supervisor experience.
• Full-time position.
• Onsite during all program hours.
• Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Holiday programming involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite supervision and oversight of COMPASS program operations during program hours.
• Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate program staff per DYCD staffing requirements.
• Maintain required staff-to-student ratios (Grades K-5: 1:10).
• Oversee compliance with the SACC license, health and safety protocols, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for host school, families, DYCD, and community partners.
• Support planning and delivery of high-quality enrichment, academic, and recreational activities; ensure staff PD hours (COMPASS Elementary: 129 hours per year).
• Hold regular team meetings and attend DYCD lead sessions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Onsite presence

Time management

Job description

After School Program Director

Hebrew Educational Society

9502 Seaview Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11236

Position Summary

The Program Director serves as the onsite supervisor of the DYCD COMPASS Elementary program with overall responsibility for program implementation, including the hiring, supervision, and development of program staff. The Program Director ensures the program operates in full compliance with DYCD, SACC, and H.E.S. standards and serves as the primary liaison between the program, the host school, families, and DYCD.

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite supervision and oversight of all COMPASS program operations during program hours
• Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate program staff in accordance with DYCD staffing requirements
• Ensure DYCD required staff-to-student ratios are maintained at all times, including during activities, transitions, arrival, and dismissal (Grades K-5: 1:10)
• Oversee program compliance with the SACC license, health and safety protocols, and all contractual obligations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the host school, families, DYCD Program Manager, and community partners
• Support the planning and delivery of high-quality enrichment, academic, and recreational activities? Ensure staff complete required professional development hours (COMPASS Elementary: 129 hours per year)
• Hold regular team meetings and attend DYCD lead sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of Supervisor experience
• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday from 10:00AM - 6:00PM
• Holiday Programming
• Must be onsite during all program hours

$70000

Agency Information:

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.