Program Director - COMPASS

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods in New York is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with funder expectations. The role involves designing curriculum, establishing a safe environment, and engaging with the community.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and three years of supervisory experience in a related field. The salary range is $65,000 - $70,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience in youth development programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and training of staff.
• Manage program budget and compliance with funder expectations.
• Serve as liaison with school personnel and community partners.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or related field

Job description

Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000 based on experience/skillset, education, and relevant factors

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.

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