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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, theChinese-AmericanPlanning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit:https://www.cpc-nyc.org)

PROGRAMDESCRIPTION

CPC Education and Career Services (ECS)provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational,economic,and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients' current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS createsequitablelearning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

COMPASSMiddle School:Department of Youth &CommunityDevelopment/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS)providesyouth after schoolservices formiddleschoolstudents.COMPASSseeksto promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, andenrichment ofage-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours and on certain school holidays.

ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Directorof ECS, theProgram Directorwill:

• Actas a liaison between CPC and stakeholders, which includes fundingagency, school leadership, community members, and community partners.

• Oversee all day-to-day operations involved in running the center, ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned service delivery.

• Hire, train, supervise, and inspire a team of passionate, committed educational staff.

• Manage all classroom operations, including but not limitedtomaintainingrequired group sizes and ratios; child attendance procedures; daily routines such as opening/closing, mealtimes, and transitions; and ensuring consistent implementation of program and classroom safety procedures.

• Oversee educational environment and programming by providing curriculum documents and resources,observingclassroom practices,reviewingand giving feedback, and assessing classroom quality and alignment with developmental standards.

• Register andenroll innew families, manageschedules, andcollect andmaintainall required enrollment documentation.

• Manage budget development and track program expenditures to ensure responsible and transparent use of resources.

• Analyze enrollment and attendance trends to inform program planning, staffing, and outreach.

• Support staff with implementation of child guidance and behavior management strategies aligned with CPC policies.

• Maintain full knowledge of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations, FDNY safety requirements, and applicable CPC policies.

• Ensuretimelyandaccuratecompletion of all incident and injury reportsin accordance withCPC protocols and regulatory requirements (DOHMH, DOE, DYCD) and collaborate with families to communicate incidents with care and transparency.

• Guide staff in proper documentation procedures and follow-up actions for behavioral, safety, and medical incidents.

• Maintain secure records of all incident reports and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action planning as needed.

• Attend all meetings,trainingsas required by CPC and external agencies.

• Complete professional development (at least129 hoursfor COMPASSas required by CPC and funding/regulatory agencies (e.g., DYCD, DOHMH, FDNY, and DOH SACC), including, but not limited to, these requiredtrainings:

  • 2-hour training provided by DYCD on mental health spectrum and mental health crises and importance of implementing an organizational crisis navigation plan.

  • 1-hour training provided by a DYCD-designated vendor on strategies for accessibility and inclusion and universal design.

  • 1-hour training provided by DYCD on mental health and mental illness, engagement and de-escalation strategies, referral and crisis management protocols, and mental health resources.

• Reporttoand fulfill other related duties as assigned by theDirectorand Deputy Director of ECS.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a related field preferred, orSchool Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period andTwo years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in achildcareprogram or related field ofwork; OR

• A New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential and two years of directexperience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work; OR

• A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program orrelated field of work; OR

• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.

• Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training/certification within6months of hire isrequired.

• Specialized health and safety training/certifications (e.g., MAT) are desirable.

Skillsand Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written

• Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to multitask whileremainingorganized and meeting deadlines.

• Professional, courteous demeanor with strong customer service orientation.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) or Spanish preferred.

• Must pass full background check that includes fingerprinting, SCR (Statewide Central Register), and DOHMH and PETS Clearance system.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Annually salary range of $60,000 - $65,000;35hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends

• CPC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Commuter Benefits, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals shouldsubmittheir resume,along with acover letteraddressed toAmy Latorres(alatorres@cpc-nyc.org)and Ying Xie (yxie@cpc-nyc.org),when applying online via CPC's website:https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobsor selected online job boards. All documents should besubmittedinone single file.Applicants may reach out tocareers@cpc-nyc.orgwith any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse,equitable, and inclusive workplace andstrongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.