Part Time Childcare Program Manager - Hamden Public Schools

Program Manager

Right At School provides local school districts with before and after school extended day programs focused on disguised learning activities and daily enrichment. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind by fostering a safe, engaging environment for children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Safeguard operational efficiency by keeping site documents and licensing standards up to date.
• Outline attendance protocols, behavior policies, safety procedures, and ensure program tasks are completed effectively.
• Continually coach, foster respectful relationships among staff to address any challenges or issues promptly to maintain team cohesion and productivity.
• Support and report consistently on safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records for student check-ins and check-outs. Ensure “name to face” attendance procedures are completed per company policy.
• Implement daily activities, fitness fun, and curriculum while providing a safe and engaging environment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Effective 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.
• Submit proof of MMR.
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements.
• Certified First Aid and CPR-in-person.
• Cleared tuberculosis test.
• Must be on site 60% of the time.
• 1080 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine (9) month span of time and one of the following: CDA, 12 credits in early childhood education or child development OR BS / BA degree in early childhood ed or child dev, 360 hours of experience working with alike ages, 1 semester student teaching with alike ages.

Qualifications

• Identify and submit proof of MMR.
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements.
• Certified First Aid and CPR-in-person.
• Cleared tuberculosis test.
• Must be on site 60% of the time.
• 1080 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine (9) month span of time and one of the following: CDA, 12 credits in early childhood education or child development OR BS / BA degree in early childhood ed or child dev, 360 hours of experience working with alike ages, 1 semester student teaching with alike ages.

Skills

• Working amongst competing priorities and delivering quality service to all stakeholders.

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. 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

• All benefits and perks available, have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.
• Free NAA Professional Membership.
• TicketsAtWork Perks Program.
• Cell phone discounts.

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.