Assistant Director - P & J Beacon (Bronx, NY)

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods seeks an Assistant Director for the P & J Beacon in the Bronx, NY. The role oversees daily program operations, staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance to meet funder requirements and organizational goals.

The position emphasizes recruitment and retention strategies, safe environments for youth, and collaboration with school personnel and families. Experience in urban youth development is valuable, with a focus on leadership and program quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience in childcare or youth development program.
• Knowledge of DYCD, DOH, OCFS regulations and funder requirements.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, ensuring alignment with standards, contracts, and goals.
• Design schedules, curricula, and enrichment activities to meet participant needs and funder requirements.
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategy to meet enrollment and targets.
• Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, and ensure staff training and development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Recruitment

Budget oversight

Program operations

Child safety policies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

Associate’s Degree in Child Development

New York State Credential

School-Age Child Care Credential

Two years of college + 18 credits in related field

Job description

Assistant Director - P & J Beacon (Bronx, NY)

Job Category : Human Services

Requisition Number : ASSIS002422

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $42,000 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

New York, NY 10010, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Location: Bronx, NY

Full-Time

*Salary: $60,000-$62,000 based on experience, skillset, and education status related to this role

General

• Oversee daily program operations, ensuring alignment with COMPASS standards, contractual obligations, and organizational goals.
• Design, implement, and monitor program schedules, curricula, and enrichment activities to meet participant needs and funder requirements.
• Establish a safe, structured, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Design recruitment and retention strategy to ensure program meets contractual enrollment and ROP targets
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director

Staffing and Supervision

• Lead recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of program staff to ensure consistent performance and quality.
• Conduct ongoing staff supervision, evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to child safety, mandated reporting, and confidentiality policies.
• Oversee weekly site-level payroll.

Contract and Budget Management

• Manage program performance and ensure the program complies with funder expectations and oversight agency regulations (DYCD, DOH, OCFS, etc.)
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and administrative records.
• Monitor program outcomes and participant engagement to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage all related programmatic budget oversight including purchases, reporting and budget modifications with the support of the Finance Department.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with school personnel, families, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a childcare, after-school, or related youth development program.

The Program Director must meet one of the following sets of qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field and two (2) years of direct experience working with children under 13, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare or related program.
• New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential and two (2) years of direct experience working with children under 13, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare or related field.
• School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two (2) years of direct experience working with children under 13, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare or related field.
• Two years of college with at least 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field and two (2) years of direct experience working with children under 13, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare or related field.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Supervise Others

Intermediate

Multi-tasking

Intermediate

Computer Literacy

Intermediate

Verbal Communication

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Required

2 years:

At least two years' supervisory experience.

At least one year experience working in an urban school environment in a youth development role

Prepare reports as mandated by funders and the Program Director

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