After-School Program Director & Curriculum Lead

Counseling In Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Care Coverage

Transit Check Program

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director/ Content Specialist to oversee after-school programs, ensure DYCD/DOH/OCFS compliance, and lead instructional quality.

The role combines program management with curriculum design, staff coaching, and equitable, trauma-informed practice across COMPASS content areas, reporting to the Program Director. On-site schedule: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or related field.
• At least one year of supervisory, coaching, or content oversight experience.
• Minimum two years of direct experience working with youth in after-school, classroom, or community settings.
• Strong background in curriculum design, instructional planning, and SEL integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director in daily operations, supervision, and compliance with DYCD and SACC regulations.
• Coordinate staff schedules, attendance tracking, lesson plan collection, and program logistics (space usage, snacks, supplies, and trip planning).
• Serve as acting Program Director in their absence, ensuring smooth program continuity and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate attendance, enrollment, and data documentation in DYCD Connect and other systems.
• Ensure that all DOH, OCFS, and DYCD requirements, including staff-to-participant ratios and reporting deadlines, are met.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to recruit, train, and evaluate staff, including Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and interns.
• Support inclusion and equity initiatives, helping to ensure all participants have equitable access to programming.
• Lead the review of curriculum across COMPASS content areas (STEM, Literacy, Arts, Leadership, and SEL).
• Provide ongoing instructional coaching and feedback to Activity Specialists and Group Leaders.
• Support staff in developing project-based, culturally responsive lessons that align with program goals and the school’s instructional focus.
• Facilitate professional development sessions and reflective coaching that integrate trauma-informed and healing-centered practices.
• Conduct regular classroom and activity observations, offering feedback to ensure quality, engagement, and inclusivity.
• Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to ensure after-school learning complements the school-day curriculum.
• Support alignment of SEL and service-learning practices to foster leadership, empathy, and civic engagement among students.
• Maintain positive relationships with school administrators, parents, and community partners to strengthen program collaboration.
• Communicate regularly with families about student participation, progress, and upcoming events.
• Support family engagement initiatives such as showcases, community service projects, and parent workshops.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Content oversight

Curriculum design

SEL integration

Data management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Director/ Content Specialist to oversee after-school programs, ensure DYCD/DOH/OCFS compliance, and lead instructional quality.

The role combines program management with curriculum design, staff coaching, and equitable, trauma-informed practice across COMPASS content areas, reporting to the Program Director. On-site schedule: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.