Part Time Childcare Program Manager *ECE required* - Kennewick School District
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.
Location & schedule
Kennewick, WA. Program Hours: Monday-Friday, both shifts required — Before School: 6:15-8:30am; After School: 3:15-6pm.
Pay
$22-24 per hour (based on education and experience).
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Gain
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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
Washington State Requirements
- Background Check with Fingerprinting Cleared
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Licensing Orientation
- Minimum Age: 18
- Two years of experience as a teacher of children in any age group enrolled in the Early Learning Program, and at least six months of experience in administration or management
- ECE state certificate (12 credits) (5 years to complete the full 45 Credits in Early Childhood Education)
Benefits & Perks
- Health & Wellness: Telehealth, 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
- Additional Perks: Free NAA professional membership, TicketsAtWork perks program, cell phone discounts