Program Director

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Part-Time | $25–$30 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (approximately 25 hours per week), with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Location: New York, NY (on-site).

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Director leads a BGCH afterschool program, ensuring that young people experience a safe, nurturing, well-supervised, and mission-driven environment with strong academic, enrichment, and recreational programming.

The Program Director manages day-to-day operations, develops staff, oversees program vendors, maintains accurate program and personnel records, and represents BGCH professionally with families, school leadership, and community partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Program leadership and planning

Direct daily fitness, group games, arts and crafts, homework help, reading, academic support, and enrichment activities. Develop and maintain a program schedule and calendar aligned with BGCH priorities and school requirements. Foster a high-quality youth-development and learning environment that is safe, nurturing, inclusive, and well supervised.

Partner with the Director, Program Quality & Impact to strengthen program design, delivery, and continuous improvement. Partner with the Director, Finance to manage supplies and resources with sound budgeting and fiscal responsibility.

Staff and program-vendor supervision

Manage hiring, scheduling, and staff coverage to maintain required staff-to-youth ratios. Observe, coach, develop, and evaluate staff, providing regular feedback and clear performance expectations. Oversee program vendors, including service expectations, quality, and follow-through. Build a team culture grounded in trust, BGCH values, accountability, and professional growth.

Safety, data, and compliance

Maintain safe arrival and dismissal procedures, active supervision, and consistent positive behavior guidance. Respond to, document, and report incidents promptly, including required parent and administrative notifications. Maintain accurate attendance, registration, program, personnel, and compliance records. Support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and reporting for BGCH and funders. Meet all required background-check, fingerprinting, clearance, and mandated-reporter obligations.

Family, school, and community engagement

Serve as a professional liaison to parents and caregivers, school administrators and staff, partners, volunteers, and visitors. Advocate for young people and families by connecting them with helpful resources and partnerships. Co-develop family events and resource fairs and support occasional evening and weekend activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in child development, education, early childhood education, recreation, or a related field; or a recognized SACC/NYS Children’s Program Administrator credential or equivalent coursework. At least two years of experience working with children under age 13 and at least one year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of school-age child care regulations, youth development, positive behavior guidance, and program planning. Demonstrated ability to hire, schedule, supervise, coach, and hold staff accountable while maintaining required staffing ratios.

Strong communication, organization, facilitation, technology, and data-management skills. Ability to work on site Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Three or more years of experience building community partnerships and supporting family intake. Experience overseeing program vendors, budgets, or funder reporting. Spanish or French language proficiency.

BENEFITS

Professional development assistance. Employee referral program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

BGCH is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person