Program Director - North Star Academy Poughkeepsie

Job Description

The Boys & Girls Club Poughkeepsie (BGCP) seeks a full-time Program Direct of a Child Day Care Center

BGCP's programs are designed to improve the academic performance of our students on NYS assessment exams and in the classroom. Applicants must be committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve this goal. The Program Director must be familiar with best practices with regard to youth development, curriculum development, project-based learning, classroom management, and improving the academic performance of underachieving students.

The Director will also develop, monitor, evaluate and enhance program activities in the areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.

The Program Director will recruit, hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff and volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Implementing and managing a Day Care Center for 4K with a rigorous academic component geared towards early childhood education. Monitoring teacher and student progress toward improving student performance. Coordinating student academic evaluation and teacher performance reviews. Monitoring compliance with all applicable OCFS, BGCN, and other regulations. Recruitment of students for the program. Establishing and meeting with student and parent advisory councils. Coordinating subcontractor services. Acting as a liaison to school and district administration. May oversee special programs and/or events.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree required, 2+ years experience developing quality programs and working with children under the age of six. The ideal candidate will have EXCELLENT oral and written communication skills. Candidates must be smart, highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, computer literate, and professional. Must be knowledgeable of education, youth development, and general research principles and approaches. This is NOT an entry-level position! Only experienced and capable candidates need apply!

Company Description

Seven decades of success. Since 1946, we have been an organization dedicated to the youth in and around Newburgh. In that time, some 25,000 children have walked into our doors, walking out stronger, smarter, and better world citizens.

Great futures start here. We understand what kids need to be successful: quality programming; positive connections with peers and community; and relationships with caring adults. We provide programs in a variety of disciplines for children from birth to late teens, focusing on ACADEMICS, ARTS, and ATHLETICS. We offer a quality curriculum designed to maximize the potential of our students. We support a child's vital developmental years from age five to 19, through programs in the arts, education, health and life skills, and sports and fitness.

Full-time