Position Title: Afterschool Program Site Director
Organization: Emmy’s Dream Builders
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full Time – Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Start Date: August 2026
About us
Our mission is to empower every child to become a confident, independent thinker and a compassionate community member. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where all children feel valued and supported, and where they can build lasting friendships while developing the social, emotional, and academic skills they need for success in school and beyond.
Ideal Employee Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive experience in afterschool programming, Department of Health (DOH) licensing, Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) compliance, and youth development best practices.
About You
- Inspirational Leader: You inspire and motivate your team to achieve excellence. Your leadership style fosters collaboration, trust, and a shared vision for success.
- Organized and Strategic: You excel at managing program operations, developing schedules, and overseeing activities to ensure seamless execution.
- Passionate Educator: You are committed to creating an environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Effective Communicator: You are skilled at engaging with staff, parents, and community partners, ensuring clarity and alignment on program goals.
- Problem-Solver: You handle challenges with professionalism, finding creative solutions to ensure the program runs smoothly.
Position Overview
Emmy’s Dream Builders, Inc. is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly organized Program Site Director to lead the daily operations of our school-age child care and youth development programs. The Program Site Director will oversee program implementation, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, enrollment, family engagement, and partnerships with school administration while ensuring a safe, enriching, and high-quality experience for youth and families.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversee a high-quality youth development program that aligns with Emmy’s Dream Builders’ mission, vision, and contractual requirements.
- Consistently meet enrollment and Rate of Participation (ROP) goals.
- Supervise, train, evaluate, and support program staff.
- Ensure compliance with all DOH, DYCD, DOE, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Manage enrollment, attendance, program documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school administration, and community stakeholders.
- Monitor program quality and ensure implementation of engaging educational, recreational, enrichment, and SEL activities.
- Coordinate outreach and recruitment efforts to maintain enrollment goals.
- Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and fiscal accountability.
- Prepare for site visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Human Services, Recreation, Child Development, or a related field preferred; OR
- Associate's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field; OR
- School-Age Child Care (SACC) Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period, plus two (2) years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field; OR
- Completion of two years of college with at least eighteen (18) credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
Required Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of supervisory experience in afterschool programs, youth services, childcare programs, summer camps, or related educational settings.
- Experience managing program staff, budgets, schedules, and daily operations.
- Demonstrated success in youth recruitment, enrollment, outreach, and family engagement.
- Experience with performance-based contracting and program reporting.
- Knowledge of School-Age Child Care (SACC) licensing requirements.
- Experience working within school-based environments and community partnerships.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) regulations and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of youth development principles, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth, families, and staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, attendance systems, and data management platforms.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technology systems.
Why Join Emmy Dream Builder?
At Emmy Dream Builder, we believe in empowering children to dream big and achieve their fullest potential. Our programs provide a safe, supportive space where creativity, learning, and fun come together. As an After-School Director, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making every day a memorable experience for the students we serve.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and be a part of the Emmy Dream Builder family. Together, we’ll inspire dreams and build brighter futures.
Sincerely,
Emmy Dream Builder Team
Pay: $64,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
Language:
- list other languages if applicable (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Sacc Credential Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
