Program Director - Sotomayor Cornerstone (Bronx, NY)

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Houses in New York, NY is seeking a Program Director for Sotomayor Cornerstone in the Bronx. The role oversees daily program operations, designs schedules and curricula, and ensures a safe, engaging environment for participants.

This on-site position requires coordinating with funders and the organization to meet enrollment and program targets. The Director leads staff recruitment, training and supervision, conducts evaluations, and ensures compliance with safety policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a childcare, after-school, or youth development program.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, ensuring alignment with standards, contractual obligations and goals.
• Design, implement, and monitor program schedules, curricula, and enrichment activities.
• Establish a safe, structured environment for all participants.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies to meet enrollment targets.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of program staff; conduct evaluations.
• Ensure staff compliance with child safety, mandated reporting and confidentiality policies.
• Oversee payroll and manage program budget oversight with Finance support.
• Serve as liaison with schools, families, and community partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential

School-Age Child Care Credential

Two years of college with 18 credits

Job description

Program Director - Sotomayor Cornerstone (Bronx, NY)

Job Category: Human Services

Requisition Number: PROGR002398

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New York, NY 10010, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities:

**Pay Range: $72,000 based on experience/skillset, education, and relevant factors

Location: Bronx, NY (Sotomayor Cornerstone)

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

Education

Required

Associates or better.

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