Program Director - COMPASS

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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phipps Neighborhoods