After-School Program Director: SEL & Community Impact

Counseling In Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25+ days

Health care coverage

Transit check program

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a dedicated Program Director to oversee the COMPASS after-school program across NY locations. The onsite leader will manage staff, safety, enrollments, partnerships with schools, and compliance with DYCD/DOH/OCFS standards.

Responsibilities include curriculum design with SEL and service learning, staff supervision, and data reporting. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, enriching

Qualifications

• Background in social work, education, or related fields, or 3+ years of work experience in youth development is preferred.
• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and diplomacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of healing-centered engagement and restorative practices.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management, is required.
• Familiarity with New York State standards.
• Must pass DOE and DOHMH fingerprinting and background clearance.
• Must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm.
• Must take part in 15 hours of professional development opportunities per year and be available for some organization events outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, supervise staff, ensure student safety, attendance tracking, and scheduling.
• Maintain communication with school administrators, DOE personnel, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff in alignment with SACC and DYCD standards.
• Oversee enrollment, data collection, and reporting in DYCD Connect and other systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and licensing requirements.
• Lead program design incorporating SEL, service learning, and enrichment in literacy, STEM, and arts.
• Serve as liaison for Inclusion and Mental Health Supports and ensure accommodations are provided.
• Provide professional growth for staff through supervision, coaching, and PD planning.
• Ensure activities align with COMPASS goals and standards.
• Interview, train, and coach program staff and volunteers; conduct classroom observations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Database management

Job description

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a dedicated Program Director to oversee the COMPASS after-school program across NY locations. The onsite leader will manage staff, safety, enrollments, partnerships with schools, and compliance with DYCD/DOH/OCFS standards.

Responsibilities include curriculum design with SEL and service learning, staff supervision, and data reporting. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, enriching