Preparatory Academy for Writers - Assistant Program Director (Springfield Gardens) - Full Time

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on strengthening children and families is seeking an Assistant Program Director to oversee day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will manage program development, staff supervision, and budget compliance, all while ensuring alignment with the agency's mission. Candidates with experience in youth-based programs and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working on youth-based programs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Undergraduate education in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program and staff members.
• Coordinate communication and integration of program services.
• Ensure quality of service in the program.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Independent planning

Multitasking

Education

Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Sciences Degree

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field

Job description

Preparatory Academy for Writers - Assistant Program Director (Springfield Gardens) - Full Time

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Summary

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of program and designated staff members. The Assistant Program Director works with other programs to ensure coordination, communication and the integration of program services. The Assistant Program Director assists with the day-to-day oversight of monitoring budget, audits and all components of Program compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the Development of programs, including establishing and adapting programs as needed, and assure programgoals are in alignment with agency mission and needs of clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in order to consistently evaluate program adaptation and/or expansion in correlationwith existing needs.
• Maintainaconstantpresencethroughouttheprogramtoensurequalityofservice atalltime.
• Participatesanddocumentstrainingonaregularbasisforallareas/staffwhenrequired.
• Identifies appropriate community contacts/agencies to establish a network for communication, referrals, and workingrelationships.
• Meetperformanceexpectations/metrics,asdefinedfor thepositionwithin theassignedprogram.
• Performotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Program Director, supervises the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Program/Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws. Solid comprehension of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) where applicable. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, couching, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Sciences Degree, or working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work,Education, Psychology or related fields.
• Bilingual in the following: Spanish preferred
• 5years’workingonYouth-basedprogram.
• Abilitytoplanandcarryoutassignmentsindependently.
• Abilitytoprioritize,adheretotimelinesandmulti-task.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinSocialWork,Education,Psychologyorrelatedfield.

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA