Right At School provides Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs at 1,200+ schools across the country. Our programs deliver hands-on enrichment activities, homework support, active play, social-emotional learning, and more — all guided by a mission to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind.
As a Program Manager, you’ll lead a team and oversee daily operations — coaching staff, ensuring safety and compliance, building relationships with families and school partners, and facilitating activities with kids as needed — while gaining valuable leadership and operations experience in the education field.
In short, your day-to-day leadership is what turns a good program into a great one, for your team and every child you serve.
Pay Rate: $20–$25 per hour (based on education and experience)
Program Hours: ;After School: 2:45 PM–6:00 PM (must be able to work Monday through Friday). Unable to accommodate partial workweek shifts at this time. NO WEEKENDS!
Schedule: Part-time; hours may include before school, after school, recess care, and/or full-day care during breaks, depending on site needs.
Location: Located inside the Lockhart area schools (school site will depend on staffing needs per location).
- Carver Early Education Center:371 Carver Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644
- Clear Fork Elementary: 1102 Clearfork Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644
- Plum Creek Elementary: 710 Flores Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644
- Navarro Elementary: 715 Medina Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644
- Bluebonnet Elementary: 211 S Mockingbird Lane, Lockhart, Texas, 78644
- Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary: 9000 FM 1854, Dale, Texas, 78616
- Borchert Loop Elementary: 419 Bois D'Arc Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644
Texas State Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 21 years of age
- One year of previous experience in childcare in a group licensed childcare setting or school-type setting (will require verification). Must be verifiable
- Must be 21 years of age with a High School diploma/GED.
- One year of supervisor/management experience
- 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, management, or CDA (transcripts and/or training certificates will be required for verification)
- Live within the listed school district area
- Fluent in English; bilingual is a plus
- Lead and support a team of Educators, providing coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance
- Keep site documentation, licensing standards, and safety and attendance protocols up to date and compliant with state and company standards
- Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate “name to face” attendance records
- Communicate regularly with families, school partners, and your Area Manager, responding promptly to emails, calls, and inquiries during program hours
- Plan and oversee daily enrichment curriculum, movement, team games, and independent activity stations delivered by your team
- Address and resolve day-to-day issues or conflicts among staff, students, or families
- Monitor the program environment for safety, addressing hazards and ensuring safety protocols are followed
- Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly and maintain accurate documentation
- Current educators & teachers: Step into real leadership experience — coaching a team and owning site operations.
- Experienced managers from other fields: Bring your management background into a high-impact role in your community.
- Retired teachers or administrators: Stay connected to your passion for education, at a leadership level.
- Parents: Lead a program at your own kid’s school, with free RAS tuition for staff.
- Career-track growth for all: Many of RAS’s Area and Regional Managers started as Program Managers.
- Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners
- High school diploma or GED completed
- Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs
- Coursework or training in child development or a related field (preferred)
- Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children
- Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members
- Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn
- At least 18 years of age
- One year of previous experience in childcare in a group licensed childcare setting or school-type setting (will require verification). Must be verifiable
- Must be 21 years of age with a High School diploma/GED.
- One year of supervisor/management experience
- 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, management, or CDA (transcripts and/or training certificates will be required for verification)
- Health & Wellness: Medical/virtual care, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
- Physical Wellness: Supplemental insurance (e.g., short & long-term disability)
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial coaching
- Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft protection, transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in RAS before/after school programs (site-dependent)
- Additional Perks: Free NAA professional membership, TicketsAtWork perks program, cell phone discounts
All benefits and perks 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.
Job Requirements
- Experience working with school-age children in a recreational program or child care center/education setting.
- One year of supervisor/management experience
- 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management.
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare type program.
- Assertive and confident, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Extremely organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to:
- Make independent decisions on issues that do not require oversight.
- Prioritize critical tasks ahead of routine ones, as well as prioritize schedule demands with an appreciation and recognition of key, critical issues.
- Multitask and meet deadlines and adapt smoothly to rapidly shifting work priorities and schedules.
- Travel up to 100% of the workday throughout assigned programs, spending up to 100% of the workday performing program duties in ratio.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds for 25% or less of the workday.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 25% or less of the workday.
- Stand, sit, walk, or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
- Talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for 100% of the workday.
- High School diploma/GED required. Bachelors or Associates degree preferred.
- Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- First Aid and CPR certification required.
