DYCD Program Director

Summary

The Program Director for DYCD School-Based Programs at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood is responsible for leading and managing high-quality afterschool and youth development programs in alignment with DYCD regulations and organizational goals. 

This full-time leadership role oversees staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation while ensuring the successful implementation of academic support, STEM, literacy, social-emotional learning, mental health, inclusion, and physical fitness programming. 

The Program Director serves as a key liaison between the organization, school leadership, families, and community partners to strengthen engagement and student support.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in Education or a related field is required. Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Two years experience working with youth in school-age programs.
• Must meet all School-Age Child Care (SACC) site supervisor qualifications.
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE certifications preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Must be available to work day times, weekends, and evenings, as needed.

Duties

• Managing site budgets, administrative operations, compliance documentation, data collection, and adherence to DOE, DOHMH, SACC, and DYCD requirements.
• The position requires experience supervising youth programs, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate inclusion and mental health supports for participants with diverse needs.
• Candidates should have at least an associate degree in education or a related field, supervisory experience, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.