Part Time After School Site Program Manager-Lamar/Richmond

About the role

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. Your day-to-day leadership is what turns a good program into a great one, for your team and every child you serve.

Schedule & location

• Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm (may vary slightly) — 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: Thomas Elementary at 6822 Irby Cobb Blvd, Richmond, TX 77469 (Lamar ISD area)

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• One year of previous experience in childcare in a group licensed childcare setting or school-type setting (verification required)
• 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 required for verification)
• Live within the listed school district area (Lamar ISD)
• Fluent in English; bilingual is a plus
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements

Preferred qualifications

• Coursework or training in child development or a related field
• Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn

Skills & attributes

• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children
• Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members
• Works well in a team environment
• Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living
• Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners

Who you are

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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