Assistant Director, Urban Youth After-School Program

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

Job summary

Phipps Houses and Affiliates in New York, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director - P & J Beacon in Bronx to oversee daily program operations, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and lead a team of program staff.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to child safety policies; requires bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years supervisory experience in youth development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in childcare, after-school or youth development program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, ensuring alignment with COMPASS standards, contractual obligations, and organizational goals.
• Design recruitment and retention strategy to meet enrollment targets and funder requirements.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of program staff to ensure quality and performance.
• Manage program budget oversight with support from Finance Department.
• Serve as liaison with school personnel, families, and community partners.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field

Associate’s Degree in related field with supervisory experience

New York State Credentials (Program Administrator / School-Age Child Care)

Two years of college with 18 credits in related field

Job description

Phipps Houses and Affiliates in New York, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director - P & J Beacon in Bronx to oversee daily program operations, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and lead a team of program staff.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to child safety policies; requires bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years supervisory experience in youth development.