Extended Day Program Manager

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

3d•$58,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

Job Overview: The Extended Day Program Manager oversees the K-8 Extended Day programming for afterschool care and supervises an Extended Day staff of approximately four to six educators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience supervising school age students required, with 2 or more years preferred
Ability to effectively manage and engage with students to create a positive environment for all students.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles.
Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing).
Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness.
Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team of employees is preferred
Experience working within a school setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the daily operations of the Extended Day Program for the Lower and Middle School
Develop Extended Day activities that are consistent with the mission and philosophy of The Bush School, which include activities run by the Extended Day Team as well as clubs run by outside contractors.
Ensure the health and safety of all students in the Extended Day Program
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise an Extended Day Staff of four to six educators
Together with the Extended Day Staff, supervise students Monday through Friday after school
Create and sustain consistent student expectations that align with the Lower and Middle School school day expectations
Build relationships with parents and communicate with them as needs arise
Plan, purchase, and prepare snacks for Lower and Middle School Extended Day
Coordinate family registration for Extended Day each month and maintain effective partnerships with parents, providing timely information
Recruit, organize and evaluate contractors to run afterschool clubs
Collaborate with LS leadership to proactively address behavioral concerns arising in the ED that may impact classroom dynamics, including direct communication and collaboration with parents and families as needed.
Manage the annual budget for the Extended Day Program
Open and close Extended Day spaces on campus
Maintain regular communication with other departments to coordinate the use of afterschool spaces
Attend periodic school meetings
Complete other duties as assigned