Program Director, Youth Development & SEL

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RFCUNY, in partnership with Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), seeks a Program Director to lead the DYCD-funded Compass middle school program at Brooklyn College. The role oversees daily operations, program activities, and staff coaching to meet grant goals and deliver high-quality youth services.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 2+ years directing youth programs, relevant credentials, strong leadership, and a commitment to SEL and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• An associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) in a related field and 2 years direct experience with children under 13, including supervisory experience.
• NYC DOE credentialing requirements and relevant supervisory credentials are preferred.
• SACC Credential or comparable credential specific to school-age development and 2 years of direct experience with children under 13 in supervisory roles.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field, plus supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for arts, youth development, and community service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, create and implement age-appropriate educational, SEL, and recreational activities, and ensure program goals are met.
• Manage student recruitment, enrollment, and attendance; maintain communications with parents, families, and school personnel.
• Participate in staff recruitment and hiring; supervise staff, provide coaching and motivation for quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with school admins and community organizations to support program initiatives and events.
• Design and implement engaging activities that promote youth well-being and complement school-day learning.
• Maintain up-to-date SACC training certifications and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Youth development

Communication

MS Office

Google Workspace

Staff coaching

Education

Associate degree (bachelor’s preferred)

2+ years direct experience with children under 13 (supervisory)

SACC Credential or comparable credential

2 years college with 18 credits in child development/related

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

RFCUNY, in partnership with Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), seeks a Program Director to lead the DYCD-funded Compass middle school program at Brooklyn College. The role oversees daily operations, program activities, and staff coaching to meet grant goals and deliver high-quality youth services.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 2+ years directing youth programs, relevant credentials, strong leadership, and a commitment to SEL and inclusive education.