Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Location: The Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment (4200 16th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204)
About Girls Inc. of New York City
Girls Inc. of New York City (GINYC) delivers life-changing programs that inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Through research-based curricula, trained professionals equip students with skills in academic achievement, health & wellness, financial literacy, media literacy, and STEM exploration. As an independent affiliate of Girls Incorporated, the nation's leading expert on issues affecting young women, GINYC is committed to empowering girls through education, leadership, and advocacy.
Job Overview:
GINYC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Director to lead our DYCD COMPASS after-school program at The Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment (UASLE) in Brooklyn, ensuring SACC licensing compliance and fostering a safe, engaging, and empowering environment for students.
The Program Director is responsible for the overall success of the DYCD COMPASS after-school program, ensuring it operates efficiently, aligns with organizational goals, and meets all compliance and licensing requirements. This includes program development, staff supervision, partnership management, and regulatory oversight under SACC and DYCD guidelines. This role also includes leading our Summer Rising programming each year, requiring flexibility with scheduling and location adjustments during the summer months. The summer camp site may be hosted at UAI Middle School (283 Adams Street) or relocated to an alternate Brooklyn location as directed by DYCD and NYCPS.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at The Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment, located at 4200 16th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204. The school-year schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, with additional evening and weekend availability required based on program needs.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Development
● Design, implement, and oversee a high-quality DYCD COMPASS after-school program aligned with GINYC’s mission and quality standards.
●Ensure all curriculum, facilitation, and programming reflect best practices in youth development and meet SACC licensing requirements.
●Develop and evaluate programming across key focus areas, including STEM, SEL, leadership, literacy, wellness, career exploration, and sports & adventure.
●Implement engaging and inclusive curriculum that is also age-appropriate.
●Lead the full implementation of Summer Rising each year, including summer staffschedules, compliance, student experience, and logistics.
●Ensure enrollment targets, attendance benchmarks, and curriculum fidelity are met.
●Maintain a daily presence on site and oversee operations to ensure safety, quality, andcompliance.
Staff Supervision & Training
●Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of 8+ staff members to deliver effective,engaging programming.
●Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and adherence tostaff-to-student ratios.
●Facilitate regular team meetings, professional development, and performance check-ins.
●Provide coaching and support around classroom management, facilitation, and studentengagement.
●Address performance or conduct issues with professionalism and adherence to GINYCprotocols.
Compliance & Safety (DYCD & SACC)
●Ensure full compliance with SACC licensing including staff credentialing, training,health/safety protocols, and emergency preparedness.
●Maintain up-to-date staff files and coordinate with HR for background checks andrenewals.
●Ensure adherence to all DYCD requirements such as accurate attendance, incidentreporting, and data entry.
●Lead the implementation of safety drills, behavior protocols, and crisis managementplans.
Partnership & Community Engagement
●Build and sustain strong relationships with school administration, teachers, families, andcommunity partners.
●Serve as the primary liaison to the host school and coordinate joint initiatives, space use,and issue resolution.
●Plan and lead family engagement events and student showcases to highlight programimpact.
●Represent GINYC at community meetings and events as needed.
Data Management & Evaluation
●Oversee and ensure timely, accurate data entry for attendance and compliance inmultiple databases, such as Compass/EMS.
●Conduct program evaluations, needs assessments, and use data to improve quality andoutcomes.
●Submit timely reports to DYCD, SACC, and GINYC leadership.
●Manage program budgets, track grant deliverables, and oversee purchasing within
allocated funds.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
●Bachelor's degree required (Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or relatedfield); Master’s degree preferred.
●Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in youth development, education, orafter-school programming.
●Direct experience working with DYCD-funded programs and SACC-licensed sites stronglypreferred.
●Experience leading summer programs or DOE Summer Rising a plus.
Leadership & Management
●Proven ability to supervise and develop a team in a school or youth program setting.
●Skilled in problem-solving, team-building, and conflict resolution.
●Ability to manage program logistics, compliance requirements, and timelines.
Communication & Interpersonal
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
●Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with youth, staff,families, and school stakeholders.
●Strong commitment to staff development and student-centered leadership.
Commitment & Flexibility
● Passion for girls’ leadership, and youth empowerment.
● Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
● A minimum three-year commitment to the role is preferred.
Additional Requirements
●Must pass all background checks required for working with youth.
●Must complete all SACC training and certification requirements upon hire.
●Must be able to travel within NYC and attend off-site training or events as required.
●Must contribute to maintaining a gender-equitable, inclusive, and affirming environmentfor all students.
Compensation & Benefits
● Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
●Health, dental, and vision coverage
●403(b) retirement plan
●Generous paid time off
●Parental Leave
● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
●Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
●Ongoing professional development opportunities
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Girls Inc. of New York City is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience supervising DYCD-funded or SACC licensed programs?
- Do you have experience supervising summer programs, or DOE Summer Rising?
- Please list 3 dates and times you are available for an interview.
Education:
Experience:
- supervising youth programs: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11204 (Required)
Work Location: In person
