School Program Director

School Program Director
Woodside on the Move | Woodside, Queens, NY

Job Type: Full-time
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reports to: Youth Development Supervisor

ABOUT WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE

Woodside on the Move is a grassroots community organization dedicated to making Woodside, Queens a better place to live, learn, and do business. Our programs provide engaging educational and enrichment activities during after-school hours and throughout the summer. We also support families through workshops, classes, and community events tailored to community needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

Woodside on the Move is seeking a COMPASS Program Director to lead an after-school youth program serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Supervisor, the Program Director will oversee daily operations, supervise and support staff, develop curriculum, and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students and families.

The Program Director will assess community needs, guide program design, and ensure that services meet program goals, contract requirements, and applicable regulations. This role will also serve as the Resource Coordinator, ensuring program contract goals are implemented and staff receive the supervision, training, and support needed to provide quality services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of program operations and service delivery.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve program objectives.
• Train, supervise, support, and evaluate activity specialists, counselors, and other program staff.
• Design and coordinate engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for students in grades K–5.
• Track student participation, engagement, and progress toward program outcomes.
• Manage program spending in accordance with funder and agency requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health School Age Child Care (SACC) regulations.
• Manage program administrative requirements, including work scope development, documentation, and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and compile reports on available education and training programs.
• Plan, organize, and implement community-building events for families.
• Coordinate and host program site visits.
• Attend director meetings hosted by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).
• Collaborate with program partners, school administrators, and parents to support students and strengthen programming.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience leading and managing youth programs.
• Experience administering an after-school program or a similar youth development program.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Nepali, Hindi, or Mandarin.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week.

Pay: $52,700.00 - $63,600.00 per year

Work Location: In person