After-School Program Director — Inclusion Leader

The-Child-Center-of-Ny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, inclusive programming for youth and families in multiple NYC locations.

The APD will coordinate accommodations for participants, work with DYCD on supports, and partner with the AVP of YD SBMH Programming to strengthen inclusion and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth in educational or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring program activities to ensure goals align with agency mission and participant needs.
• Support staff scheduling, supervision, and program logistics.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout program hours to ensure safety, engagement, and quality of service.
• Observe programming, provide coaching and feedback, and help ensure compliance with all agency and DYCD requirements.
• Serve as Inclusion Coordinator to help participants, families, and staff identify and access tools and resources—including those provided by DYCD—to address special needs.
• Develop and manage Individualized Accommodation Plans for participants, and maintain Student Behavioral Support Plans and Logs.
• Coordinate directly provided services (e.g., paraprofessionals for students with disabilities) and indirect supports (e.g., referrals to NYCPS professionals for screening or diagnosis).
• Communicate with DYCD about specialized supports that extend beyond the program’s reasonable accommodation capacity.
• Collaborate with The Child Center’s Behavioral Health Division and school partners to ensure integrated, inclusive support for all youth.

Skills

Staff supervision

Inclusion coordination

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, inclusive programming for youth and families in multiple NYC locations.

The APD will coordinate accommodations for participants, work with DYCD on supports, and partner with the AVP of YD SBMH Programming to strengthen inclusion and behavioral health services.