Assistant Director

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement in Brooklyn is hiring a part-time Compass P/T AssistantDirector for the Youth Services department. The role supports the Program Director and helps create a safe, engaging environment for youth, including light supervision, data entry, and group facilitation.

Required: Associate degree and youth development experience; Bachelor's degree preferred; DYCD Online experience is a plus. Schedule aligns with the school year, with some evenings and weekends, and summer shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in youth development and curriculum design.
• Experience teaching and curricula development.
• Experience with DYCD Online is ideal.
• Experience with youth ages 5–14 and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants and ensure safety across activities and trips.
• Design and implement curricula; coordinate with colleagues.
• Maintain attendance and scheduling; prepare reports.
• Enter participant data into DYCD online and manage records.
• Communicate with parents and uphold a professional standard.

Skills

Youth development experience

Curriculum design

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Positive leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DYCD Online

Job description

POSITION: COMPASS P/T AssistantDirector

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

REPORTS TO: Program Director

LOCATION: Brooklyn: Juan Morel Campos at 215 Heyward St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

SALARY: $25-$30/HR

SCHEDULE: School year : Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm; some evenings/weekends may be required. Summer: 8 am – 4 pm or 10 am - 6 pm. (Part-Time)

DATE: August 2026-June 2027

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department's vision, all Youth Services Staff will help promote growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people at all Grand Street Settlement sites. Program Director Assistants will promote and develop a safe and engaging environment for youth. This role includes light supervision, data entry, and group facilitation.

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's preferred
• Youth development experiencerequired
• Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
• Ideal candidate has experience with DYCD Online
• Previous experience working with diverse young people ages 5-14 years old
• Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
• Three (3) or more years' experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred)
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
• Candidate must complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Supervise Participants

• Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
• Maintain adequate staff to supervise campers during all activities and trips

Programming

• Assist with designing and ensuring implementation of curricula
• Work collaboratively with co-workers
• Know and follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures
• Create a culture of positive group cohesiveness

Ensure Safety

• Must be able to supervise a group of children and occasionally participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
• Maintain medical and contact information for each camper
• Responsible for maintaining a daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan

Administrative

• Enter all participants and participant info on DYCD online
• Take attendance on a daily or weekly basis
• Help the Program Director run reports and assist with overall database maintenance.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time
• Prepare time sheets and submit to payroll bi-weekly

Other

• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents
• Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
• Come ready to work with a positive attitude
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff
• Other assignments as required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)