Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager oversees all aspects of their assigned comprehensive after-school program. This includes pre-season training, in-season program management, staff coaching and management, and interactions with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive relationship all key contacts of the Partnership.
• Maintains healthy and positive relationships with all site staff including Principals, Office Staff, Teachers and Custodians.
• Makes regular visits with relevant site staff to ensure smooth collaboration between the EDMO program and host site and adheres to any and all site specifications.

• Requirements

  • Passion and experience working with children.
  • Experience working with youth of all ages.
  • Previous involvement or experience in an after-school environment, either as staff or as a participant.
  • Proven experience in hiring, coaching and managing a team of employees.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
  • A strong sense of responsibility and dependability.
  • Strong communication skills, especially in interactions with parents and via computer (emails, slack to other EDMO staff, etc).
  • Skilled in problem-solving, multi-tasking, creativity, and flexibility.
  • Experience in facilitating groups of children and proven classroom management.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the start date. The certification must include an in-person CPR component.
  • The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.

  Education Requirements

  • Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
  • A Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
  • Completion of 48 college units.
  • Ability to take and pass the EDMO Instructional Exam.

  Physical Requirements

  • Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
  • Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
  • Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
  • Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
  • Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
  • Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

  Workplace Culture and Environment

  An inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace. A diverse workforce fostering a collaborative, people-oriented culture.

  Employee Benefits

  • New hire welcome package/gift.
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Holiday Pay: 13 Federal Holidays + winter holidays (TBD closure days in December - January) - subject to specific site/school schedules.
  • After one year and 1000 hours of service, 401k with matching (immediate vesting when contributions begin).
  • Pretax Health and dependent care flex plans.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), including employee discounts on wellness and pet insurance.
  • Professional Development: Learning and development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning.

  Compensation

  This is a Full time, regular exempt position. The salary is $70,304 annually and will be commensurate with experience and location. EDMO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.