Top 152 program leader Jobs in newark nj

Director, Human Resources
Tunnel To Towers Foundation —Staten Island, NY
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Creative & Digital Marketing Manager
Matthew Bernstein MD PLLC —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Summer Camp Site Supervisor: Put Some STEAM in Your Summer
Little Ivy Academy —Ridgewood, NJ
- From $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Restaurant management
- Supervising experience
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Associate Director of Program Data and Analytics
DREAM —New York, NY
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- System design
- SQL
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Afterschool Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies)
Rutgers University —Newark, NJ
- $15.92 - $27.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Calling All Educational Leaders!
MPTCS —Newark, NJ
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Research
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead 2 year old teacher Forest Hills
BABOVE WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE —Forest Hills, NY
- $18 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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B’Above Worldwide Institute —Forest Hills, NY
- $45,000 - $68,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Teaching Certification
- Preschool
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Head Coach
Classover —Flushing, NY
- From $30 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- CAD
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Dental Assistant Instructor
American Institute —Somerset, NJ
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 401(k)
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR CCTO
Montefiore Einstein —Bronx, NY
- $116,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
Phlebotomy Instructor
American Institute —Somerset, NJ
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 401(k)
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Grants & Contracts Manager
Destination Tomorrow —Bronx, NY
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Medical Billing & Coding Instructor
American Institute —Somerset, NJ
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 401(k)
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Pharmacy Technician Instructor
American Institute —Somerset, NJ
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 401(k)
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High School Principal
MPTCS —Newark, NJ
- From $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Middle School Career Pathways Exploration Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027) (copy)
BRICK Networks —Newark, NJ
- $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027)
BRICK Networks —Newark, NJ
- $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Part-Time After-School Household Science Instructor
Concorde Education —Montclair, NJ
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- Cooking
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Senior Manager 1, Program Manager and Managing Editor, Reporting Team
Deloitte —Jersey City, NJ
- $113,100 - $232,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Research
- Continuous improvement
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Director, Human Resources

Tunnel To Towers Foundation -
Staten Island, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $105,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

HR change management strategy
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
HR analytics
HR legal compliance
Employee retention
Bachelor's degree
Data-driven problem-solving
Business Administration
Employment law in talent management
Change management support (employee development activity)
Employee relations strategy
Strategic thinking in HR leadership
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Job purpose

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.

The Director, Human Resources will serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned program areas, aligning people strategies with program goals and organizational priorities. Provides expert guidance to leadership on talent, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning, while ensuring consistent HR practices across the Foundation.

Duties and responsibilities

Serve as the senior HR strategic advisor for assigned program area(s), aligning people strategies with programmatic goals and the Foundation’s mission.
Develop a deep understanding of program strategies, operating models, and external context to proactively address workforce needs.
Translate enterprise HR strategy, as set by the VP, HR, into tailored, program-specific people plans by acting as the primary HR lead for designated program(s), including:
Organizational design and structural alignment
Workforce planning and talent strategy
Team effectiveness and employee engagement
Work in close partnership with peer Directors, HR Business Partners to ensure consistency and equity across programs in policies, practices, and employee experience.
Balance program-specific needs with enterprise-wide standards, ensuring alignment with Foundation-wide priorities.
Contribute to the design and implementation of enterprise HR initiatives led by the VP, HR.
Provide ongoing coaching to program leaders on leadership effectiveness, team management, and organizational health.
Support leaders in navigating the complexities of mission-driven work, including stakeholder engagement and program expansion.
Partner with Learning & Development to deliver targeted leadership development for program teams.
Lead talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning within assigned program areas.
Ensure strong talent pipelines aligned with current and future program needs.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to design hiring strategies that support programmatic growth and goals.
Manage complex employee relations matters within assigned programs, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance.
Partner with HR leadership on sensitive issues, investigations, and risk mitigation.
Maintain compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws, with sensitivity to program-specific contexts.
Drive effective performance management practices within program areas, aligned with organizational goals and values.
Equip program leaders to set clear expectations, deliver feedback, and address performance challenges.
Ensure consistent application of performance practices across programs.
Lead change management efforts related to program growth, restructuring, new initiatives, and funding-driven shifts.
Develop and execute strategies that support smooth transitions while maintaining employee engagement and effectiveness.
Collaborate with peer HRBPs to align approaches to enterprise-wide changes.
Analyze workforce data within assigned program areas, including engagement and retention, and metrics.
Provide insights to Program Leads and HR leadership to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
Contribute to enterprise workforce analytics through cross-HRBP collaboration.
Reinforce a culture that connects employees’ work directly to programmatic and community impact.
Support program teams in maintaining high engagement within a mission-driven, often fast-evolving environment.
Ensure HR practices are responsive to the unique dynamics of nonprofit program work.
Reports to the Vice President, Human Resources.
One of three Directors, HR Business Partner, each aligned to specific program portfolio(s) within the Foundation.
Accountable for delivering strategic HR partnership tailored to assigned program areas while maintaining enterprise consistency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant HR Business Partnering experience supporting senior leaders.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.
Experience operating in a matrixed HR model with multiple HRBPs and centers of excellence (e.g., HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, L&D).
Proven track record advising senior leadership on organizational design, workforce strategy, and change management.
Prior experience managing or mentoring HR staff is preferred but not required.
Strong ability to align HR strategies with programmatic goals, funding realities, and mission impact.
Demonstrated understanding of how nonprofit program operations influence workforce needs and organizational design.
Ability to balance program-specific customization with enterprise-wide consistency.
Deep knowledge of:
Talent management and succession planning
Employee relations and investigations
Organizational effectiveness and design
Performance management systems
Change management methodologies
Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and compliance requirements.
Exceptional ability to influence without authority and build trust with senior program leaders and stakeholders.
Skilled in coaching leaders through complex organizational and people challenges.
Demonstrated ability to navigate varied perspectives in a mission-driven environment.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a high-functioning HRBP team, ensuring alignment across multiple client groups.
Strong collaboration skills with centers of excellence (e.g., HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, L&D).
Commitment to consistency, equity, and shared accountability across programs.
Experience leading and supporting organizational change, including restructuring, growth, and program evolution.
Ability to operate effectively in environments with shifting priorities evolving program needs.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Strong ability to leverage HR data and metrics to inform decisions and influence leadership.
Experience identifying trends in engagement, retention, and workforce demographics and translating insights into action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Skilled at facilitating discussions on sensitive topics, including employee relations issues and organizational change.
High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values, with an understanding of the unique dynamics of nonprofit work.
Experience working in NYC-based organizations or similarly regulated environments.
Willingness to travel (25%)
Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.

Working conditions

Special Working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events such as: NYC Tunnel to Towers Run and other events, as required.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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program leader jobs in newark nj

Director, Human Resources

Creative & Digital Marketing Manager

Summer Camp Site Supervisor: Put Some STEAM in Your Summer

Associate Director of Program Data and Analytics

Afterschool Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies)

Calling All Educational Leaders!

Lead 2 year old teacher Forest Hills

3K Teacher

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Head Coach

Dental Assistant Instructor

PROGRAM DIRECTOR CCTO

Phlebotomy Instructor

Grants & Contracts Manager

Medical Billing & Coding Instructor

Pharmacy Technician Instructor

High School Principal

Middle School Career Pathways Exploration Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027) (copy)

Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027)

Part-Time After-School Household Science Instructor

Senior Manager 1, Program Manager and Managing Editor, Reporting Team

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