Program Director - Sotomayor Cornerstone

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 Qualification Bachelor’s Degr ee in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field Three (3) years of supervisory experien ce in a childcare, after-school, or related youth development program The Program Director must me et one of the following sets of qualifications: Associate’s Deg ree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related fie ld 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 Credent ial 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 Credent ial or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental peri od 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 coll ege with at lea st 18 cred its in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related fie ld 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 Our organization prohibits discrimination in employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phipps Co