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Program Director- COMPASS P.S. 249 The Caton School

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

💰 $67,000/yr($63,500/yr – $67,000/yr)

About the role

ABOUT US:
Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS).

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Supervisor: Deputy Director of Youth Programs
Max Hours: 35 per week
Days: 5 per week, Monday – Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 PM
Compensation: $63,500- $67,000

POSITION SUMMARY:
Flatbush Development Corporation’s Program Director, under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Youth Programs, will be responsible for ensuring that the After School Program meets all program standards and funding guidelines. The Program Director must be able to plan and organize a structured program consisting of educational and recreational activities according to age group, supervise staff and maintain a high level of communication between school representatives and participants, staff and supervisors. This is a Full Time, on-site position responsible for the daily supervision of the COMPASS Program.

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Provide oversight and supervision of the entire program including assisting in the development of budgets, aiding in budget modifications, working with funding sources, assisting with hiring, and ongoing support, supervision and evaluation of staff.
Ensure all required program elements are provided and carefully oversee the outreach, recruitment, application process, program enrollment, and retention process. Ensure program participants have every possible resource to attain their goals.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Utilizes principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants
Builds positive relationships with and among participants, and acts as a role model.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Create program schedule, and enrolls participants in scheduled activities with deference to choice and performance targets.
Utilizes formal program feedback to make improvements to program design
Organizes and implements special projects.
Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of special events, projects, and field trips.
Ensures all academic, social, cultural, vocational and recreational components of the program are implemented effectively, efficiently and consistently with the curriculum.

STAFFING & PROGRAM SUPERVISION

Recruit, hire, train and supervise frontline staff according to FDC policies
Responsible for scheduling and holding regular meetings with staff, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure all services are being delivered in a quality manner at required service levels and support school day learning and overall academic success.
Maintain required logs and program database(s); ensure they are updated at all times.
Supervises and supports program delivery staff around facilitation, health & safety, and principles of youth development.
Ensures for proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off.

PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND SAFETY

Complies and enforces all health and safety guidelines and regulations set forth by FDC, the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health, and the Centers for Disea