Senior Program Director

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand St. Settlement seeks a Senior Program Director to lead COMPASS after-school, holiday, and summer programs in coordination with DYCD requirements and school leadership.

You will supervise staff, manage enrollment and attendance, and oversee budgets and program quality to deliver high-impact services for youth. You will collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to expand learning opportunities, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliance with DOH/DOE requirements while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school-based or community-based after-school program, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs, budgets, and staff.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with school leadership, families, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the New York City public education system, positive youth development principles, and New York State Learning Standards.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating lesson plans, curriculum, and structured youth programming in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of COMPASS programs (after-school, holiday, summer).
• Ensure programs meet DYCD, DOH, DOE and Grand St. Settlement standards.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability to site management teams.
• Coordinate part-time staff schedules; recruit, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Attend required trainings and monitor trainings/certifications for staff.
• Maintain liaison with school, families, and community partners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program administration

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DYCD Connect

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: Senior Program Director

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

PROGRAM: COMPASS

REPORTS TO: Brooklyn Program Supervisor/ Brooklyn Deputy Director

SALARY: $75,000-$80,000 annually

LOCATION: PS 84K at 250 Berry St BK, NY 11249

SCHEDULE: School Year: Monday – Friday; 10 am – 6 pm, some evenings/weekends may be required. Summer: 8 am – 4 pm or 10 am - 6 pm

DATE: August 2026

Job Summary

The Senior Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Grand St. Settlement's Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS after-school, holiday, and summer programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, youth-centered services that support academic achievement, social-emotional development, leadership, and positive youth outcomes. Serving as the primary liaison between Grand St. Settlement, school leadership, families, community partners, and key stakeholders, the Senior Program Director oversees all aspects of program operations, including staff supervision and development, coaching of a Program Director overseeing an additional DYCD contract, enrollment and attendance, budget management, program quality, compliance, data reporting, partnerships, and special events. This role ensures all programs meet or exceed DYCD, Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Grand St. Settlement contractual, regulatory, and quality standards while fostering collaboration, continuous quality improvement, and expanded learning opportunities that advance Grand St. Settlement's mission and strengthen outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school-based or community-based after-school program, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs, budgets, and staff.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with school leadership, families, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the New York City public education system, positive youth development principles, and New York State Learning Standards.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating lesson plans, curriculum, and structured youth programming in school settings.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with school administration, staff, community partners, and families.
• Experience with program budgeting and fiscal management preferred.
• Familiarity with DYCD Connect and other data management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of STEM, Health & Sexuality, Careers & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, and Academic Enrichment programming is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• Must obtain the School-Age Child Care (SACC) Program Director Credential (30-hour) as required.
• Must maintain Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance (including the required nonrefundable fee of $25) and fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the day-to- day operations of funded Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS programs, including after-school, holiday camp, and summer programming.
• Ensures all programs meet or exceed DYCD contractual requirements, Department of Health (DOH) regulations, and Grand St. Settlement quality standards.
• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability to site management teams to ensure high-quality program implementation, staff performance, and operational excellence.
• Coordinates part-time staff schedules and program activities; recruits, supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates part-time staff.
• Attends all required Grand St. Settlement, DYCD, DOH/SACC, DOE, and funder trainings.
• Ensures all site staff complete required trainings and certifications while monitoring compliance, professional growth, and performance improvement.
• Serves as Grand St. Settlement's primary liaison and representative within the school community, fostering strong partnerships with school leadership, families, and community stakeholders.
• Partners with school administration and the Educational/Content Specialist to align expanded learning opportunities with the school-day curriculum, school goals, and student needs.
• Collaborates with school administration to support school-day initiatives that enhance after-school programming and student success.
• Maintains positive, professional, and productive working relationships with school personnel and Grand St. Settlement partners.
• Leads outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts to achieve contractual enrollment and attendance goals.
• Oversees implementation of core program components, including:

• Academic Support & STEAM
• Academic and Creative Arts Enrichment
• Physical Activity & Healthy Living
• Parent/Caregiver Engagement
• Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement

• Ensures participants engage in safe, inclusive, high-quality programming that promotes academic success, social-emotional development, leadership, wellness, and positive youth outcomes.
• Collaborates with the Educational/Content Specialist to monitor participant academic progress and support school success.
• Conducts quarterly program quality assessments and develops continuous quality improvement plans to strengthen program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
• Plans and executes a minimum of four annual events and showcases that celebrate participant achievement, family engagement, and community partnerships (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, End-of-Year Showcase).
• Identifies, coordinates, and oversees educational field trips, service-learning projects, and enrichment opportunities.
• Develops and manages implementation timelines and action plans for major initiatives, events, and program deliverables.
• Cultivates collaborative relationships with school administration, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen program impact and participant success.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships by securing a minimum of three new partnerships annually to expand programming and leverage community resources.
• Participates in community coalitions, advocacy initiatives, program assessments, and stakeholder feedback efforts to strengthen services and respond to community needs.
• Attends and actively participates in school meetings, staff meetings, professional development, trainings, and workshops.

Administrative

• Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of all data entered into the DYCD Connect system and other required databases.
• Monitors enrollment, attendance and participant retention to ensure compliance with DYCD contractual requirements.
• Responds to electronic and telephone communications within two business days.
• Ensures compliance with all DOH School-Aged Child Care (SACC), Summer Day Camp, DYCD, and agency regulations, including conducting quarterly site self-assessments.
• Develops, monitors, and manages program budgets to support operational needs and ensure timely and responsible spending.
• Develops and distributes monthly program calendars highlighting activities, events, meetings, and family engagement opportunities.
• Maintains regular communication with school administration, DYCD representatives, families, and other key stakeholders, and participates in all required meetings.
• Coordinates agency-wide events and initiatives in collaboration with Grand St. Settlement Program Directors and cross-department teams.
• Participates in cross-borough initiatives, agency-wide events, and strategic planning efforts that advance Grand St. Settlement's mission and organizational goals.
• Ensures staff, participants, and families adhere to all DYCD, DOE, and Grand St. Settlement social media and confidentiality policies.
• Commits to Grand St. Settlement for two years upon acceptance of a funded professional development or educational grant.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)