LiFE (Leadership, Finance & Entrepreneurship) Program Manager - Starting June 1, 2026

Aspen Academy • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Build a program that prepares students for life—not just school. Are you a visionary builder and systems thinker who thrives on turning big ideas into high-impact reality? Do you believe that leadership, financial literacy, and an entrepreneurial mindset are the most essential skills a student can learn? If so, Aspen Academy wants to meet you! We are seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to propel our nationally recognized Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship (LiFE) program . This is not a traditional teaching role—it is a high-impact leadership position focused on scaling a national model and integrating real-world skills across our entire K–8 community.
As the LiFE Program Manager, you are the driving force behind Aspen Academy’s signature program. You aren't just managing a curriculum; you are a strategic leader and instructional coach who ensures that leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship are woven into the very fabric of our school. You are a visionary builder and systems thinker who thrives on turning big ideas into executable, scalable programs that impact an entire K–8 community. You exhibit a high level of lateral leadership, possessing the unique ability to influence, inspire, and coach faculty members who do not report directly to you to drive institutional excellence and program fidelity across all grade levels and throughout the school. You are a meticulous implementer who can anticipate and execute logistical and operational needs to successfully bring complex, large-scale projects and ideas to life. You are a strategic evaluator who consistently analyzes the impact of every program and idea to ensure they yield high-impact results for our students and add measurable value to the organization. You are a results-oriented leader who is comfortable owning key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data to ensure superior student outcomes and continuous program growth.
As the LiFE Program Manager, you aren't just overseeing a curriculum; you are a strategic leader and implementer of a culture. You will move between high-level strategy and on-the-ground execution to ensure our students aren't just learning about the real world—they are practicing for it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Leadership coaching experience
• Background in business, finance, or entrepreneurship
• K-8th grade education or youth development / organization experience.
• Demonstrated success in program leadership and management, coaching, or organizational leadership
• Strong financial acumen and entrepreneurial experience.
• Strong understanding of leadership development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
• Exceptional communication, organization, time-management and relationship-building skills
• Proven excellence in cultivating student growth across academic and social-emotional domains.
• High levels of social, emotional, and cultural competency.
• Google and learning management systems
• Grant permission for a credit check and criminal background check.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Ability to work full-time; work in person/in the school building, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Regularly required to speak, stand for long periods, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, teaching credential or license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution and continuous improvement of the LiFE program to ensure it remains a premier national model for innovative education.
• Drive school-wide integration by ensuring classrooms consistently embed LiFE concepts (leadership, finance, entrepreneurship) into their daily core content.
• Act as the primary instructional coach for LiFE , leading faculty through regular observation and feedback coaching cycles to build their capacity and confidence.
• Direct the flawless execution of Aspen’s high-profile experiential events , including Shark Tank, Bear’s Student Enterprises, Student Government, Service Learning and more.
• Manage all logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation required to scale signature programs across the entire K–8 spectrum.
• Develop and document a comprehensive K–8 scope and sequence with clear vertical alignment to ensure a seamless and rigorous student experience.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor teacher implementation, student growth, and overall program efficacy.
• Influence and inspire staff through lateral leadership , ensuring high fidelity to the program's vision without direct supervisory authority.
• Recruit and manage a robust network of external mentors , business leaders, and entrepreneurs to provide students with authentic feedback and internship opportunities.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the LiFE program to families, ensuring high levels of parent engagement and satisfaction through clear communication.
• Ensure students meet or exceed LiFE mastery benchmarks through the design and analysis of performance-based assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with School Directors to align LiFE goals with general academic standards and school-wide strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching
• Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision plans with various options to support your unique needs. Free telehealth.
• Wellness: Holistic employee assistance program (EAP) including mental health support. Fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and fun team activities.
• Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits: Group life insurance and option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance and other supplemental coverages
• Time-off: Flexible PTO policy
• Career development: Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
• Family Care: Tuition assistance and potential financial aid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees