Careers
We are seeking committed and diverse individuals to join our team.
Open Positions
Under the direction of the Vice President, the Senior Program Director assists with the coordination, implementation, and administration of all enrichment and academic programs at DFOY school based sites. Responsibilities include program development, staff hiring and supervision, fiscal management, staff training, and offsite collaborations. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services and or Mental Health Counseling with 5 -7 years experience in developing and implementing enrichment programs with at least 5 years of supervisory experience or an MSW degree with 2 years of experience is preferred.
Senior Program Director, Afterschool & Summer Camp Programs (Multiple Positions)
PS 236 (Langston Hughes, Morris Heights, Bronx)
PS 204 (Morris Heights, Bronx)
PS 72 (Dr. William Dorney, Bronx)
PS 498 (Van Nest Academy, Bronx)
MS 498(Van Nest Academy, Bronx)
Program Director (Multiple Positions)
Under the direction of the Program Manager/Program Supervisor, the After-School/Summer Camp Site Director will be responsible for maintaining the coordination, implementation, and administration of all enrichment/academic programs. The specific duties of the Site Director include program development and management, carrying forth prudent fiscal management, participation in staff development, and offsite collaborations. The Site Director will provide a safe, nurturing, and well-supervised program; be the liaison with parents, collaborators, school management, volunteers, and visitors. This position is responsible for planning and development of a creative learning environment and the establishment of interest centers, as well as the coordination of needed materials and supplies for program activities. In addition, the Site Director is responsible for collecting program data, providing contractual reports, and assisting with administrative support. A Site Director’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, is imperative to providing our participants the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. The Site Director is directly responsible for creating a positive, fun atmosphere and increasing membership bases.
PS 498 (Van Nest Academy, Bronx)
PS 153 (Helen Keller, Co-Op City, Bronx)
Assistant Program Director, Education Specialist (Multiple Positions)
The Assistant Program Director (Education Specialist) must be a dynamic individual who will have overall responsibility for the work environment. He/She must be innovative, creative, and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible, with the Program Director, for ensuring the programmatic quality and integrity of all activities. He/She must be equipped to work in and/or foster a team-oriented working environment that prioritizes the safety and security of all participants. The Assistant Program Director will provide support for program activities to ensure they best align with the agency’s mission, goals and objectives en route to attain academic remediation, reinforcement, and support outcomes. He/She will be responsible for ensuring programmatic quality and integrity of all assigned activities. The Assistant Program Director will serve as an advisory on all matters related to the content of program activities and activity outcomes. He/She must be willing to assist in the training and supervision of facilitators, Instructors, and Group Leaders at multiple sites when needed.
PS 236 (Langston Hughes, Morris Heights, Bronx)
PS 204 (Morris Heights, Bronx)
PS 153 (Helen Keller, Co-Op City, Bronx)
PS 178 (Magnet School, Co-Op City, Bronx)
MS 180 (Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Co-Op City, Bronx)
Team Leader, Part Time (Multiple Positions)
The Team Leader will be responsible for monitoring and supporting a team of line staff to implement all program activities to achieve the program’s objectives. The Team Leader will be responsible for providing guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire the team to perform at their optimum.
PS 236 (Langston Hughes, Morris Heights, Bronx)
MS 180 (Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Co-Op City, Bronx)