Before & After School Program Manager

Company: Right At School
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Are you passionate about early education? Ready to make a difference in a child's life?

Right At School is growing and wants you to grow with us! As a mission-driven company, you will have a direct impact on students, parents, and schools in your community! We've experienced tremendous success since the company's inception in 2010, growing over 50% year after year, and recently being named into both the Crain's Fast 50 & Inc 5000 list.

We are seeking high-energy and cultivated Program Managers with sound ability to problem-solve and take ownership of one of our Lakeside locations.

Join a team that puts employee growth, team collaboration, and student engagement first!

As a Program Manager, you will:
Implement of dynamic creative curriculum for students, including partnering with school district personnel on student assessment, behavior planning, and intervention collaboration
Develop staff, including Educators, to build high performing team focused on quality and service
Implement accreditation/re-accreditation and state QRIS standards, including exercising judgment to ensure proper alignment and opportunity for continual growth
Exercise judgment in addressing staff matters, maintain and improve quality, and build strong relationships with the local community
Manage staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures
Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being, and attention of all children
Meet and report regularly to the Area Manager regarding program site and staff performance
Be a community leader and brand ambassador, including developing a local marketing approach
Order, organize and manage program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observation

Requirements
Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive discipline
Ability to work well in a team environment
Drive to inspire a love for learning and ability to engage children in learning activities in fun and interactive ways
Respect for and dedication to working with children
2 years of direct experience working in a licensed childcare atmosphere
1 year of supervisory experience
Associates Degree awarded in Early Childhood Education
Ability to meet state-specific requirements; FA/CPR, MERIT Portable Background Clearance, Cleared TB

Benefits
Growth Opportunities!
Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
Competitive compensation and benefits, including free before/after school childcare

One of our core values is being "locally-inspired." We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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