Program Director – After School

Good Shepherd Services

. Provide overall leadership and supervision for the LEAP after-school program at PS224 .

Posted 10/16/2026contractBrooklyn • New York • United StatesLead💰 $67,600 - $74,880 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and supervision skills in managing after-school programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and fostering community partnerships. Capable of developing engaging activities and conducting crisis intervention while maintaining program budgets and staff performance evaluations.

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Youth Development Program SupervisionCrisis InterventionProgram Budget ManagementStaff Performance EvaluationCommunity Partnership Management

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentActivity FacilitationDatabase ManagementStatistical ReportingEnrollment Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationEngagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LEAP Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Child DevelopmentNew York State Children’s Program Administrator CredentialSchool-Age Child Care Credential

Industry Keywords

Youth DevelopmentCrisis Intervention ActivitiesStrength-Based PerspectiveDOH ComplianceOCFS Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership and supervision for the LEAP after-school program at PS224
Develop and implement the program both in-person and virtually
Serve as liaison to school staff
Schedule programs and staff
Supervise staff, consultants, administrative staff, and volunteers; complete performance evaluations
Develop and facilitate weekly staff meetings
Conduct outreach and coordinate enrollment and registration
Develop and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities
Ensure site safety and cleanliness
Supervise family involvement activities and communicate with parents
Provide daily crisis intervention for participants
Maintain internal and external databases, including the LEAP database
Complete narrative and statistical reports
Coordinate activities with the principal and designated school staff
Participate in school-based teams and committees
Manage community partnerships and referrals to support services
Partner with Good Shepherd and Department of Education staff
Monitor the program budget and program evaluation activities
Collaborate with central office staff
Ensure compliance with DOH, OCFS, LEAP, and COA requirements
Facilitate, monitor, and track supervisee training and professional development
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree in Child Development or New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; or School-Age Child Care Credential; or two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth development programs and supervision
Ability to engage in crisis intervention activities
Ability to demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities
Availability for weekend training requirements
Commitment to a strength-based and/or youth development perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 hours per week
Exempt schedule
Occasional weekend and evening support for trainings, special events, and program-related activities
Professional development and required training opportunities