Assistant Director of Education & Enrichment Programs

About the role

Black Rocket is changing education through enrichment programs focused on STEM and technology. The company combines an established track record with a startup culture, offering a laid‑back dress code, outdoor work spaces, work‑from‑home policy, company BBQs, and social events. The Assistant Director will help ensure high customer satisfaction and quality across nationwide summer enrichment programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train teachers
• Schedule classes
• Provide customer support with site visits
• Support development, administration, and operation of nationwide summer enrichment programs
• In the off season, assist sales or curriculum development teams

Requirements

• Minimum five years of professional experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or management role
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Located in the DC Metro Area and able to travel throughout Maryland and Virginia
• Willing to travel out of state as needed
• Ability to be at Black Rocket headquarters in Freehold, New Jersey up to once per month

Qualifications

• Experience in Education, K‑12, Ed Tech, Youth Enrichment, or related fields
• Additional educational certifications (e.g., Supervisor, School Leader) are a plus
• Experience with summer camp enrichment or youth programs

Skills

• Strategic planning
• Project management and tactical execution of goals
• Staff training
• Business development or sales
• Teacher recruitment, scheduling, and supervision
• Online learning
• Managing educators, technology, and business staff
• Ability to work in a team with shared responsibilities and objectives
• Superior attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer‑oriented philosophy and strong customer service
• Presentation skills for conferences, workshops, and webinars
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (or comparable Google programs)
• Understanding of budgets and department P/L
• Ability to seek and write grants or RFPs
• Proficiency with database systems (CRM, ATS, scheduling, accounting software, etc.)
• Experience with online learning management systems
• Knowledge of curriculum development theory and best practices

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development
• Profit sharing

Pay

$67,000 – $80,000 annual base pay, with additional profit‑sharing bonuses.

Schedule

Some out‑of‑state travel required; required to be at Black Rocket headquarters in Freehold, NJ as needed (up to once per month). Must be based in the DC Metro Area and able to travel throughout Maryland and Virginia.