{"id":20181,"date":"2026-01-06T18:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T18:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/program-director\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:37:03","slug":"program-director","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/program-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PROGRAM SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Department of Youth &amp; Community Development\/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD\/COMPASS) contracts with the Chinese-American Planning Council to provide youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours and on certain school holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOB SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking an experienced and visionary <strong>Program Director<\/strong>\u00a0to lead our afterschool program at the following site:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>PS 160<\/strong> \u2013 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reporting to the <strong>Director of Childhood Development Services<\/strong> and the <strong>Deputy Director of SACC Initiatives<\/strong>, the Program Director is responsible for overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the site\u2019s afterschool program. This role requires a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with a <strong>growth mindset<\/strong> that embraces feedback, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance program quality and outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Oversight<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee all day-to-day operations involved in running the center, ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned service delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Hire, train, supervise, and inspire a team of passionate, committed educational staff.<\/li>\n<li>Manage all classroom operations, including but not limited to: maintaining required group sizes and ratios; child attendance procedures; daily routines such as opening\/closing, mealtimes, and transitions; and ensuring consistent implementation of program and classroom safety procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee educational environment and programming by providing curriculum documents and resources, observing classroom practices, reviewing and giving feedback, and assessing classroom quality and alignment with developmental standards.<\/li>\n<li>Explore and utilize communication platforms (e.g., WeChat, ClassDojo) to facilitate strong family and staff communication.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule family information sessions and share and coordinate program family events, field trips, and extracurricular activities.<\/li>\n<li>Register and enroll new families, manage child schedules, and collect and maintain all required enrollment documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, CPC policies, and funder requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Lead strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze enrollment and attendance trends to inform program planning, staffing, and outreach.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff with implementation of child guidance and behavior management strategies aligned with CPC policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure timely and accurate completion of all incident and injury reports in accordance with CPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH, DOE, DYCD).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral, safety, and medical incidents.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate with families and appropriate agency departments to communicate incidents with care and transparency.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning as needed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Attend all meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required by CPC and external agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Report to and fulfill other program activities as assigned by the Director of Childhood Development Services and Deputy Director of School Age Child Care (SACC) Initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaboration\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as an active member of the CPC management team, collaborating with co-leaders, support staff, and agency departments to drive shared goals.<\/li>\n<li>Motivate staff by maintaining a positive attitude, modeling professionalism, and leading by example.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement systems for family involvement and engagement, ensuring families are active partners in their children\u2019s development.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain open and effective communication and partnerships with the school principal, school staff, afterschool staff, and parents.<\/li>\n<li>Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to enrich programming with additional resources, services, and collaborative projects.<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with CPC internal divisions\u2014including Advocacy on policy development and positioning, and Public Relations on communications strategies\u2014to support program visibility and agency-wide alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Cultural Understanding\u202f\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in creating a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment that values trust, loyalty, and confidentiality.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness of the diverse identities, needs, and dynamics of staff and families.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure a culturally and linguistically responsive environment that affirms the experiences of children, families, and staff.<\/li>\n<li>Develop strong relationships with staff and families that foster a sense of belonging, contributing to high rates of retention and referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Licensing and Contract \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain full knowledge of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations, FDNY safety requirements, and applicable CPC policies.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adherence to all DYCD contract requirements and deliverables.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee timely submission of documentation to regulatory bodies and funders.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain readiness for audits, site visits, and performance reviews by licensing and oversight entities.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with CPC\u2019s Compliance and Contracts teams to ensure accurate reporting, data collection, and documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Work toward the program\u2019s long-term goals, including compliance with quality benchmarks, accreditations, and city\/state initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff Development &amp; Supervision<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct regular staff observations and performance evaluations using a reflective supervision approach.<\/li>\n<li>Create and implement individualized professional development plans in partnership with the Education Specialist.<\/li>\n<li>Promote staff growth by facilitating opportunities for leadership, team-building, and ongoing learning.<\/li>\n<li>Support staff well-being and development through coaching, training, and problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Education or a related field required.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in an early education or school-age setting.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience; experience managing teams in educational or nonprofit settings strongly preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills and Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to multitask while remaining organized and meeting deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Professional, courteous demeanor with strong customer service orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for early childhood and\/or school-age populations preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Zoom, and other digital tools; familiarity with platforms such as WeChat, or ClassDojo is a plus.<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual language proficiency preferred:\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>PS 160:<\/strong> Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$64,350 &#8211; $64,350 annual salary; 35 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours through June 2026<\/li>\n<li>CPC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Mary Cheng and Ashley Huang, when applying online via CPC\u2019s website: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ats\/web.php\/jobs?clientkey=4D1879D5004C5B7778BD5E6084A5AFFD\">https:\/\/www.cpc-nyc.org\/jobs<\/a> or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to <a href=\"mailto:careers@cpc-nyc.org\">careers@cpc-nyc.org<\/a> with any questions or further inquiries.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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