Oriental American Education Foundation- Full-Time Program Director
For over two decades, the Oriental American Education Foundation (OAEF) has supported U.S.-born children and children of immigrants in Flushing, Queens, a linguistically and economically diverse neighborhood. Founded in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, OAEF promotes academic achievement and social-emotional growth for disadvantaged youth through accessible, affordable, and culturally responsive after-school programming.
The Full-Time Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the DYCD COMPASS Elementary after-school program in Flushing, Queens. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role supervises daily operations, guides staff, and ensures the delivery of a safe, structured, and high-quality program aligned with organizational goals and DYCD standards. The position offers a salary range of $65,000–$70,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Set program goals and objectives under the Executive Director’s guidance.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of the OAEF, DYCD, and SACC.
- Supervise, train, hire, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
- Recruit, enroll, and retain students to meet and exceed our funders' required enrollment and participation rate expectations.
- Prepare reports, maintain records, and track attendance and student progress.
- Create a positive youth development environment that supports safety, learning, and well-being.
- Plan and carry out family events and parent meetings.
- Maintain strong relationships with the school community and align programming with school goals.
- Support mental health referrals, inclusion services, accommodation plans, and behavioral support logs.
- Lead meetings, community partnerships, and outreach efforts as needed.
- And other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred in Education or Social Work . At least 2 years of youth program and supervisory experience, including 1 years in leadership. Must pass all background checks, have strong leadership and communication skills, and meet all clearance requirements. Bilingual skills in Spanish or Chinese are a plus.
Interested applicants: Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Kindly refrain from phone inquiries; all questions regarding the position should be directed to the email above.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
