Program Director: COMPASS Brooklyn Scholars Charter School - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

The Program Director will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the grade Kindergartedn-5^th grade  COMPASS After School program. The Program Director will serve as the primary contact to the principal, and school administration. The Program Director will ensure contract compliance with respect to private, federal, state and city government agencies overseeing program funding.  This is a year-round position and will require availability for weekend training requirements and supervision of special events or activities.

Reports To:        Vice President, After Schools

Location:            2635 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Hours:                 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Salary:                $60,000 - $66,672

Major Duties:

• Liaise with the school principal and school administration to facilitate seamless integration of the community, staff and expanded hours into the overall school culture.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight for the 100+ participant after school program.
• Manage daily operations and coordinate with the school’s administration, teachers, and custodial staff.
• Recruit, interview, hire, manage, supervise, and train 15+ program staff and volunteers.
• Assess, evaluate, and observe on a consistent basis.
• Work closely with Education Specialist to support development of lesson plans and activity plans.
• Work closely with Education Specialist to identify, develop, and implement relevant innovative curricula for middle school.
• Manage the daily schedule and calendar.
• Oversee the participation and engagement of participants.
• Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the site.
• Complete required narrative and statistical reports.
• Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
• Develop relationships with school and community stakeholders to communicate the goals of the initiative and ongoing concerns about students need.
• Liaise with parents/families.
• Ensure program activities and content are comprehensive and support initiative goals and outcomes.
• Work with school and CBO fiscal staff to create and manage the program budget and ensure related financial reports are provided in compliance with DYCD requirements.
• Ensure program’s compliance with New York City Public Schools, DYCD, DOH, and Council on Accreditation (COA)requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Elementary Education or other related field required
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field will be considered if they have completed the SAC Credentialing course.
• Candidates currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with SAC Credential course will be considered.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working with school aged children in an educational setting including at least 2 years in an administrative supervisory capacity
• Must be able to lead and teach a range of group activities and lead and facilitate staff trainings. 
• Excellent organizational skills: attention to details; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.  
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.
• Must be able to pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.