Assistant Director Jobs in Brooklyn, NY
Assistant Director jobs in Brooklyn are in active demand, concentrated in Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard across education, healthcare, arts, and nonprofit sectors. Employers hiring right now include One Brooklyn Health, Breaking Ground, and Lantern Community Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist Elementary & Middle School – After School & Summer Programming
Department: Arts & Literacy - Youth Development
Reports to: Multi Site Supervisor of Elementary Programs/ Multi Site Supervisor of Middle School Programs
Work Hours: Full-time hours
Location + (in person):
· Brooklyn: Bushwick, Bedford Stuyvesant, and Cypress Hills
· Several positions available: Queens: Jamaica and Middle Village
To apply:
- Submit a resume and cover letter with qualifications to –
osthiring@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
- Resume and cover letter are required to apply
About Coalition for Hispanic Family Services (CHFS):
CHFS is a community-based, family-focused organization of color providing an array of services to children and families in Brooklyn and Queens. For over 35 years, CHFS has worked with vulnerable populations that include children in foster care, seriously emotionally disturbed children, youth, and families at risk of abuse and neglect. Our strength-based model also supports progressive youth development programs, family support services and community school partnerships, The provision of accessible, high-quality family focused services to families of color is central to our holistic approach of strengthening families in a culturally competent manner. Our family- centered work serves to strengthen communities, one family at a time.
About Program:
The Arts & Literacy Youth Development Program is an innovative and comprehensive afterschool and summer program serving Brooklyn and Queens youth ages 5-14. We provide education, creative arts, youth leadership, and health programming. The program builds leadership and literacy through creative writing, visual arts, drama, photography, video, music, Yoga, sports, martial arts, creative movement/dance, and apprenticeships. We engage entire families through monthly family literacy workshops, parent organizing, and comprehensive services available through the agency's other programs.
Summary of Position: The Arts & Literacy Assistant Program Director – Content Specialist (APDCS) is an educator, manager, and administrator. The APDCS supports teaching artists to develop and implement excellent lesson plans, steps in for the Program Director when they are pulled away and oversee crucial elements of data entry. The APDCS is a strong teaching artist, educator, or sports coach. They can step in to sub for a class or model strong teaching and classroom managment for another teacher. They train admin staff and oversee the input of weekly attendance on DYCD Connect and manage the administrative staff on site.
The Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist is in frequent communication with the Program Director, Multi Site Directors, Education Director, as well as various day-school partners. The ideal candidate has experience in arts education and youth development and has demonstrated experience teaching art, physical education, or another content area to young people as well as strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
MANAGEMENT
o Manage in the absence of the Program Director.
o Ensure all program activities comply with DYCD and DOH requirements.
CONTENT SPECIALIST & DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
o Maintain an observation schedule, observing teaching staff 1-2 days a week
o At sites with 90 students or less, the APDCS may also teach 2-3 days per week as they will have less teaching staff to observe
o Observe teaching staff at least 2 times each rotation
o Co-teach with teaching staff to model strong pedagogical practices
o Provide teaching staff with observation notes during 1:1 discussion
o With Program Director, facilitate weekly PD for staff following the schedule set by the Ed Director
o With Program Director, support teaching staff to develop project- based learning each rotation
o Fulfill the 15-hour director training requirement as assigned by Directors
DATA ENTRY AND SUPERVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
o With Program Director, train onsite administrative staff in program data entry
o Oversee attendance entry snack attendance, holiday meals requests, and coordination with school foods team for attendance completion
o Make adjustments to class schedule and roster as needed and/or oversee this work
o Ensure that program has DYCD application and emergency contact info for all students
o Oversee the upkeep of the Emergency Contact List up to date in Staff binders using Reports
o Oversee the printing of weekly attendance sheets and distribute to staff
o Manage attendance reporting procedure
ADMINISTRATIVE
o Oversee the creation of Teaching Artist binders at the beginning of the year and update throughout the year
o Produce and also oversee the production of fliers, calendars, event updates to hand out to parents and students
o Oversee the production of Family Art Night program and sign in sheet for parents with contact information update option
MEETINGS
o Attend weekly Content Specialist Meeting with Ed Director and/or Multi Site Directors
o Attend one MMM a month
o Attend weekly Site Supervision Meeting and facilitate Professional Development topics most weeks
o Attend behavioral meetings held by day school with Site Directors when appropriate
o Participate in school meetings when assigned by the Program Director
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
o Assistant leads 2 Parent Workshop or Potlucks a year
o Assistant and Program Director work closely together on parent conversations and relationships
COMMUNICATION
o Communicate daily with teachers, school admin, and Program Director regarding day-to-day site details and program needs
o Communicate with teaching artists and teaching assistants (verbally and in writing) with suggestions and support around curricula and implementation
o Meet weekly with Education Director and Content Specialists to discuss training schedule
o Create monthly newsletter and submit it to Program Director, day schoolteachers, school administration, parents, etc.
ADDITIONAL
o Alternate leading Saturday trips with the Site Director
o Coordinate smaller and more specialized trips with staff
o Recruit or oversee recruitment during day school if program is in need of more students
o Additional Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Program Director, Education Director, or Multi Site Programs Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory/oversight position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
Comprehensive knowledge of the arts and non-profit management. Occasional flexible schedule is required. Bilingual-Spanish is recommended.
The Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist should possess the following: a record of successful teaching and creative or sports related accomplishments, strong classroom management, experience working with children’s needs, exceptional writing skills, ability to conceptualize and communicate ideas, possess outstanding organizational skills and interest in working with a team, and familiarity with Latino, African American and Asian cultures.
COMPENSATION
· Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 range based on degree(s), qualifications and experience.
· Benefits
· Medical, Dental and Vision (partial employer - sponsorship)
· Vacation
· Holidays
· Sick Days
· Flex Spending Account
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist Elementary & Middle School – After School & Summer Programming
Department: Arts & Literacy - Youth Development
Reports to: Multi Site Supervisor of Elementary Programs/ Multi Site Supervisor of Middle School Programs
Work Hours: Full-time hours
Location + (in person):
· Brooklyn: Bushwick, Bedford Stuyvesant, and Cypress Hills
· Several positions available: Queens: Jamaica and Middle Village
To apply:
- Submit a resume and cover letter with qualifications to –
osthiring@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
- Resume and cover letter are required to apply
About Coalition for Hispanic Family Services (CHFS):
CHFS is a community-based, family-focused organization of color providing an array of services to children and families in Brooklyn and Queens. For over 35 years, CHFS has worked with vulnerable populations that include children in foster care, seriously emotionally disturbed children, youth, and families at risk of abuse and neglect. Our strength-based model also supports progressive youth development programs, family support services and community school partnerships, The provision of accessible, high-quality family focused services to families of color is central to our holistic approach of strengthening families in a culturally competent manner. Our family- centered work serves to strengthen communities, one family at a time.
About Program:
The Arts & Literacy Youth Development Program is an innovative and comprehensive afterschool and summer program serving Brooklyn and Queens youth ages 5-14. We provide education, creative arts, youth leadership, and health programming. The program builds leadership and literacy through creative writing, visual arts, drama, photography, video, music, Yoga, sports, martial arts, creative movement/dance, and apprenticeships. We engage entire families through monthly family literacy workshops, parent organizing, and comprehensive services available through the agency's other programs.
Summary of Position: The Arts & Literacy Assistant Program Director – Content Specialist (APDCS) is an educator, manager, and administrator. The APDCS supports teaching artists to develop and implement excellent lesson plans, steps in for the Program Director when they are pulled away and oversee crucial elements of data entry. The APDCS is a strong teaching artist, educator, or sports coach. They can step in to sub for a class or model strong teaching and classroom managment for another teacher. They train admin staff and oversee the input of weekly attendance on DYCD Connect and manage the administrative staff on site.
The Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist is in frequent communication with the Program Director, Multi Site Directors, Education Director, as well as various day-school partners. The ideal candidate has experience in arts education and youth development and has demonstrated experience teaching art, physical education, or another content area to young people as well as strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
MANAGEMENT
o Manage in the absence of the Program Director.
o Ensure all program activities comply with DYCD and DOH requirements.
CONTENT SPECIALIST & DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
o Maintain an observation schedule, observing teaching staff 1-2 days a week
o At sites with 90 students or less, the APDCS may also teach 2-3 days per week as they will have less teaching staff to observe
o Observe teaching staff at least 2 times each rotation
o Co-teach with teaching staff to model strong pedagogical practices
o Provide teaching staff with observation notes during 1:1 discussion
o With Program Director, facilitate weekly PD for staff following the schedule set by the Ed Director
o With Program Director, support teaching staff to develop project- based learning each rotation
o Fulfill the 15-hour director training requirement as assigned by Directors
DATA ENTRY AND SUPERVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
o With Program Director, train onsite administrative staff in program data entry
o Oversee attendance entry snack attendance, holiday meals requests, and coordination with school foods team for attendance completion
o Make adjustments to class schedule and roster as needed and/or oversee this work
o Ensure that program has DYCD application and emergency contact info for all students
o Oversee the upkeep of the Emergency Contact List up to date in Staff binders using Reports
o Oversee the printing of weekly attendance sheets and distribute to staff
o Manage attendance reporting procedure
ADMINISTRATIVE
o Oversee the creation of Teaching Artist binders at the beginning of the year and update throughout the year
o Produce and also oversee the production of fliers, calendars, event updates to hand out to parents and students
o Oversee the production of Family Art Night program and sign in sheet for parents with contact information update option
MEETINGS
o Attend weekly Content Specialist Meeting with Ed Director and/or Multi Site Directors
o Attend one MMM a month
o Attend weekly Site Supervision Meeting and facilitate Professional Development topics most weeks
o Attend behavioral meetings held by day school with Site Directors when appropriate
o Participate in school meetings when assigned by the Program Director
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
o Assistant leads 2 Parent Workshop or Potlucks a year
o Assistant and Program Director work closely together on parent conversations and relationships
COMMUNICATION
o Communicate daily with teachers, school admin, and Program Director regarding day-to-day site details and program needs
o Communicate with teaching artists and teaching assistants (verbally and in writing) with suggestions and support around curricula and implementation
o Meet weekly with Education Director and Content Specialists to discuss training schedule
o Create monthly newsletter and submit it to Program Director, day schoolteachers, school administration, parents, etc.
ADDITIONAL
o Alternate leading Saturday trips with the Site Director
o Coordinate smaller and more specialized trips with staff
o Recruit or oversee recruitment during day school if program is in need of more students
o Additional Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Program Director, Education Director, or Multi Site Programs Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory/oversight position, including management and development of program content, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
Comprehensive knowledge of the arts and non-profit management. Occasional flexible schedule is required. Bilingual-Spanish is recommended.
The Assistant Program Director- Content Specialist should possess the following: a record of successful teaching and creative or sports related accomplishments, strong classroom management, experience working with children’s needs, exceptional writing skills, ability to conceptualize and communicate ideas, possess outstanding organizational skills and interest in working with a team, and familiarity with Latino, African American and Asian cultures.
COMPENSATION
· Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 range based on degree(s), qualifications and experience.
· Benefits
· Medical, Dental and Vision (partial employer - sponsorship)
· Vacation
· Holidays
· Sick Days
· Flex Spending Account
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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- Revivn11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Assistant Director Jobs in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a assistant director job in Brooklyn?
Focus your search on Brooklyn's densest hiring sectors: education and academic institutions centered around Downtown Brooklyn and Flatbush, healthcare systems across Sunset Park and Crown Heights, and arts and nonprofit organizations throughout Williamsburg and DUMBO. Candidates who stand out typically combine hands-on program or operations management experience with familiarity with Brooklyn's community-focused institutional culture, and they tailor applications to show direct impact in comparable local environments.
Which companies hire assistant directors in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn assistant director roles are posted by One Brooklyn Health, Breaking Ground, and Lantern Community Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Brooklyn's hiring landscape skews toward universities, hospital networks, cultural institutions, and mission-driven nonprofits, many of which maintain multiple assistant director-level roles across programs, operations, and development.
Are there remote assistant director jobs in Brooklyn?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the function: assistant directors in operations, facilities, or community programming are predominantly on-site, while those in development, communications, or policy work more often have hybrid options. About 28% of assistant director openings tied to Brooklyn are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the most flexibility found in roles at education-adjacent nonprofits and media organizations based in DUMBO and Industry City.
How can I get a assistant director job in Brooklyn with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Brooklyn is moving up from a coordinator or program manager role within a local institution, particularly in the education or nonprofit sectors where internal promotion is common. Brooklyn-based community organizations, borough-specific public agencies, and mid-size cultural institutions often hire candidates with two to three years of relevant program or team experience over those with credentials alone. Demonstrating Brooklyn-rooted community knowledge or bilingual ability is a genuine differentiator in this market.
Which industries hire the most assistant directors in Brooklyn?
The sectors hiring the most assistant directors in Brooklyn are Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Brooklyn's strong concentration of universities, hospital systems, and mission-driven nonprofits creates consistent mid-level leadership demand that is less tied to economic cycles than private-sector hiring.
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