PROGRAM MANAGER
Job Description
Right At School provides local school districts before and after school extended day programs with a focus on disguised learning activities and daily enrichment dedicated to the success of all students!
Right At School's mission emphasizes a commitment to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind. We do this by building a team of mission-driven individuals, who are passionate about fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children. Our vision is to bring exceptional, affordable programs to as many students, families, and schools as possible while providing a safe environment for children to explore and grow.
Program Manager Pay Rate:$19.00-22:00 (based on education and experience)
Program Hours: Monday-Friday; 5:55AM-9:00AM and 3:00PM-6:00PM
You’ll drive the mission by:
- Safety & Joy: Exhibits role model qualities ensuring safety and joy standards are met by supporting a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities to a team of staff members. Supports operational efficiency by keeping site documents and licensing standards up to date. Outlines attendance protocols, behavior policies, safety procedures, and ensures program tasks are completed effectively. ;Continual coaching, fostering respectful relationships among staff to address any challenges or issues promptly to maintain team cohesion, and productivity.
- Safety Assurance: Consistently support and report on safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants. Identify and submit proof of MMR
- Effective Communication: Engage meaningfully with families, client partners, peers, and children to support effective communication and relationship building. Respond promptly to emails, text messages, and inquiries during program hours to ensure transparency and trust. Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Area Manager to support outlined program goals and assist in implementing changes or processes as guided.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records for student check-ins and check-outs. Ensure “name to face” attendance procedures are completed per company policy.
- Daily Routine: Implement daily activities, fitness fun, and curriculum while providing a safe and engaging environment.
Ideal Candidates will have the following:
- Experience with working amongst competing priorities and delivering quality service to all stakeholders
- High school diploma or GED completed
- Experience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needs
- Coursework or training in child development and/or related field
- Communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
- Ability to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
- Familiarity with Google technology software or willingness to learn
Virginia Requirements:
- Ability to meet state-specific requirements;
- First Aid and CPR-in-person
- Cleared tuberculosis test
- 21 Years or older
- Graduate degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university AND six months of programmatic experience
- OR
- bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience
- OR
- Forty-eight semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit from a college or university of which 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours are in child-related subjects and one year of programmatic experience
- OR
- Two years of programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least one of the following education backgrounds
- a. A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours;
- b. A child development credential that requires:
- (1) High school program completion or the equivalent;
- (2) 480 hours working with children in a group which could include a supervised practicum; and
- (2) Determination of competency in promoting children's development, providing a safe and healthy environment, managing the classroom environment and/or childhood program, and promoting positive and productive relationships with parents/guardians; and
- (3) At least 120 clock hours of child-related training taught by an individual or by an organization with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation provided that the training facilitator:
- (a) Documents the student's mastery and competence;
- (b) Observes the student's application of competence in a classroom setting;
- (c) Has a combination of at least six years of education (leading to a degree or credential in a child-related field) or programmatic experience; and
- (d) Has at least 12 semester hours or 180 clock hours in a child-related field, a child development credential or equivalent, and two years of programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity; or
- c. A certification of qualification from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization
Benefits Offered with Right At School:
- Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
- Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. ate any potential risks within the program environment.
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching
- Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities
- Additional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts
- All benefits and perks available, have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.
Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
