Impactful After-School Program Director

Replications, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

3% 401k employer match

$3,000 tuition reimbursement

Sick and Safe Leave

FSA account option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Select DOE holidays, depending on OST

Job summary

Replications, Inc. is seeking a Program Director to lead a school-based after-school program (COMPASS/SONYC) on-site in Bronx, NY. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, and manage regulatory compliance while aligning activities with organizational goals.

You will collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners, oversee attendance and data in DYCD Connect, and drive literacy, STEM, arts, and NYC Reads initiatives, ensuring inclusive supports and optimal student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field or equivalent supervisory/management experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing program operations with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with DYCD COMPASS and SONYC requirements and organizational goals.
• Oversee daily site operations to maintain a safe, structured, and compliant program environment.
• Manage attendance tracking, data entry, and required documentation in DYCD Connect.
• Supervise and support site staff, including the Assistant Program Director, Group Leaders, and Activity Specialists.
• Conduct staff observations and evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with SACC regulations, including supervision ratios, safety protocols, and staff credential requirements.
• Monitor the site budget and coordinate vendor oversight in collaboration with the Regional Program Manager and fiscal team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with NYCPS school personnel, families, and community partners.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts to meet DYCD enrollment and attendance targets.
• Support high‑quality programming across literacy, STEM, arts, civic engagement, and NYC Reads initiatives.
• Coordinate inclusion supports and manage Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs) for participants with diverse needs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Community partnerships

Communication

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development/related field

Three years supervisory or program management experience in youth development/educational settings

Tools

DYCD Connect

Job description

Replications, Inc. is seeking a Program Director to lead a school-based after-school program (COMPASS/SONYC) on-site in Bronx, NY. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, and manage regulatory compliance while aligning activities with organizational goals.

You will collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners, oversee attendance and data in DYCD Connect, and drive literacy, STEM, arts, and NYC Reads initiatives, ensuring inclusive supports and optimal student outcomes.