K5 Program Manager

Stars•Pasadena, CA

8h•$27

About The Position

TITLE: Interim Stars K5 Program Manager OBJECTIVE: Manage the Afterschool & Summer Programs for Grades K- 5 SCOPE: This position interacts specifically with Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families in the Afterschool Program at Stars CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt SALARY: $27 per hour HOURS: Up to 35 hours per week Occasional weekend events Flexible administrative hours QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate possesses: experience working with students grade K-5 experience with parent engagement background in mindfulness, trauma informed and restorative practices excellent interpersonal and communication skills Spanish-speaking skills preferred a high level of integrity, self-motivation, and desire for excellence an Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred proficiency in Google products whole-heartedly agree with Stars mission, vision, values and service covenant ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Management Develop and implement age-appropriate, engaging curricula and activities that align with the mission and goals of Stars. Summer focus will include art, reading and play along with other topics. Oversee the daily operations of the K-5 program, including scheduling, activity planning, and resource allocation. Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students, adhering to safety and health protocols. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to meet student needs and improve outcomes. Support and Art event to help get supplies to fire impacted families Student Support Build positive relationships with students to foster trust, belonging, and a sense of community. Address individual student needs by providing academic support, encouragement, and resources. Identify and respond to behavioral challenges in a constructive manner, implementing positive discipline strategies. Team Leadership Supervise program staff and volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality programming. Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing professional development for staff. Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and goals. Family and Community Engagement Build strong relationships with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's progress and program activities. Act as a liaison between Stars, some community organizations to support students and families. Organize family events, workshops, and opportunities for parental involvement. Administration and Reporting Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and program activities. Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, challenges, and successes for the Associate Director. Manage program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources. Other Responsibilities Collaborate with other program leads to align K-12 initiatives and create seamless transitions between age groups. Participate in organizational meetings, events, and trainings as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director. The Interim Program Lead will collaborate with: Associate Director for planning, evaluation, and mentoring Program Assistants for planning, implementation strategies, and mentoring Community Engagement Coordinator for volunteer relationships Engagement Manager for donor relations Stars program families for relationship building, partnership and volunteerism Stars’ staff, volunteers, ministry leaders, and community partners for support Pasadena Unified School District and Collaborate Pasadena for support Committee members and event organizers for support Speakers and trainers at workshops and conferences for support

Requirements

Physical ability to work around children including sitting, standing, kneeling and climbing stairs for extended periods of time.
Work at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.
Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking skills preferred
an Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate, engaging curricula and activities that align with the mission and goals of Stars. Summer focus will include art, reading and play along with other topics.
Oversee the daily operations of the K-5 program, including scheduling, activity planning, and resource allocation.
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students, adhering to safety and health protocols.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to meet student needs and improve outcomes.
Support and Art event to help get supplies to fire impacted families
Build positive relationships with students to foster trust, belonging, and a sense of community.
Address individual student needs by providing academic support, encouragement, and resources.
Identify and respond to behavioral challenges in a constructive manner, implementing positive discipline strategies.
Supervise program staff and volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality programming.
Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and goals.
Build strong relationships with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's progress and program activities.
Act as a liaison between Stars, some community organizations to support students and families.
Organize family events, workshops, and opportunities for parental involvement.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and program activities.
Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, challenges, and successes for the Associate Director.
Manage program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources.
Collaborate with other program leads to align K-12 initiatives and create seamless transitions between age groups.
Participate in organizational meetings, events, and trainings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.