Manager, Out of School Time (OST)

Heights Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Out-of-School Time (OST) oversees the day-to-day implementation of Temple Future Scholars and Academy programming for middle and high school students. This role manages Saturday and year-round program operations, supervises part-time instructional staff, supports curriculum implementation and continuous improvement, facilitates school-based workshops, and partners with the Associate Director of Out-of-School Time to ensure high-quality student programming and successful program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum four years experience in a school-facing role
• Access to reliable transportation to support frequent visits to schools and/or other sites to attend meetings and/or events.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using a Customer Relations System (CRM) like Salesforce or Learning Management System (LMS) like Canvas
• Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
• Adhere to COVID safety guidelines as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.

Nice To Haves

• An individual dedicated to advancing the educational and economic success of Philadelphia-area students through economic mobility.
• An effective communicator who conveys ideas clearly and professionally to students, families, and external partners.
• A collaborative leader who works independently and as a part of a team while effectively supervising part-time instructional staff.
• An inspiring leader who motivates staff and students while fostering a positive, high-quality learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school selection and recruitment programming for Temple Future Scholars and Academy in partnership with school partners and Temple University.
• Present high school selection information and coaching to district partner school and Academy students.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, schedule, and evaluate part-time instructional staff for Saturday, summer, and year-round programming to ensure consistent, high-quality programming implementation.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, engagement, and program data to ensure program goals and performance metrics are achieved.
• Support the implementation of the OST curriculum and collaborate with the Associate Director by providing feedback, recommendations, and classroom observations to support ongoing curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate workshops and student programming at partner schools to support academic success, social-emotional learning, high school readiness, and college and career readiness.
• Collaborate with external partners to help provide additional in and out-of-school programming.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of Saturday programming, including staff supervision, program logistics, student engagement, and instructional quality.
• Provide on-site leadership during Saturday and summer programming by supervising instructional staff, maintaining program expectations, and supporting a positive student culture.
• Support the Associate Director in implementing departmental initiatives, improving program quality, and ensuring consistent execution of OST programming across all grade levels.
• Represent Heights Philadelphia professionally while building positive relationships with partner schools, families, Temple University, and community organizations.
• Provide on-site support three (3) or more days per week.
• Report to work on a regular basis and is available for occasional after-hours emergency calls and projects.
• Report to work on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
• May be asked to perform additional duties not listed in the job description as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental & vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, which cover 90% of costs for employee coverage
• Paid time off including 17 personal days, 6 sick days, 12 federal holidays and 2 floating holidays, and two (2) week-long office closures, one at the end of the calendar year and another in spring.
• Twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave to support new parents
• Provision of a technology stipend to offset internet and cell phone costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Semi-monthly staff gatherings and resources for targeted professional development opportunities
• 401(K)-retirement savings plan with an employer matching contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level