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In addition to being responsible for all aspects of program operations, the PD will develop and maintain relationships with essential stakeholders, including: school administration, faculty and staff; inspectors from NYS DOH and other city and state agencies; parents and families, and - most importantly - children.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and manage a diverse program staff of varying levels of experience and skillOversee all aspects of onsite operations of the afterschool programDevelop and maintain relationships with important stakeholdersPromote program within school community to increase enrollmentCommunicate regularly with families, school administrators and IF leadershipEnsure program safety and compliance with all SACC regulations, DOE regulations and IF policiesProvide professional development opportunities for staffPerform quality assessment and foster continual improvementDevelop innovative programming that is responsive to the individual needs of participantsTreat all people with compassion and kindnessRequirementsThree years of experience working with children in an educational or child care settingOne year of experience in an administrative, management and/or leadership positionBA or BS diploma, preferably in education or related fieldExemplary written and verbal communication skillsProven organizational, time management and leadership skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to deliver and receive constructive feedbackExcellent problem solving and interpersonal skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and G-SuiteKnowledge of budgets and expense managementAbility to manage multiple tasksAbility to maintain composure in high pressure situations, and continue treating all people with compassion and kindness #J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socketdev","rawCompany":"socketdev","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T02:36:00.175Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"},{"code":"11-9032.00","title":"Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary","slug":"education-administrators-kindergarten-through-secondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director - Afterschool, P.S. 384Q","description":"DescriptionOur programs are dedicated to supporting the social and emotional learning of participants by providing choice-based activities that empower student voices, and delivery methods that develop compassion, understanding and kindness. 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