Middle School Program Manager

Grace Place for Children and Families • Naples, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Program Manager will lead the middle school team and serve as the operational anchor of the 21st CCLC after-school and summer program at Golden Gate Middle School. This role involves working closely with school staff, community partners, and program coordinators to ensure every student has access to high-quality academic support, enrichment, and a safe, welcoming environment after the school day ends. This is an active role for someone who thrives in the middle of the action, finds purpose in the details, builds genuine relationships with students and families, and understands that a well-run program is crucial for student engagement and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least three years of experience in a teaching or administrative capacity in an organization providing direct services to students
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to pass background checks and FDLE fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet use, and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets, and communicate with parents, volunteers, partners, and community
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Operations: Ensure site staff and program activities comply with Collier County School District and 21st CCLC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversee day-to-day operations including staff scheduling, curriculum coordination, activity planning, and site reporting. Ensure the program correlates to and reinforces the school-day curriculum. Maintain accurate documentation of program activities, services, and individual student records. Ensure individual student and programmatic evaluation activities are consistently implemented. Generate and prepare monthly data for program reports.
• Support Students and Families: Develop goals and action plans with students participating in the program. Recruit and enroll participants to meet grant average daily attendance requirements, maintaining an effective waitlist process. Facilitate and encourage family member involvement through Parent Advisory Council participation and family events. Provide program orientation and maintain consistent communication with families and schools. Coordinate ongoing family involvement activities, services, and special events.
• Build Partnerships and Community: Work collaboratively with Collier County Public Schools to provide coordinated program support and use student data to improve achievement. Facilitate partnerships with agencies that provide services to students and families, as well as business and community partners. Develop and maintain positive relationships with principals, counselors, teachers, and after-school staff. Coordinate effective volunteer involvement across all facets of the program.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Grace Place covers approximately 90% of employee health premiums
• Medical Eligibility: Begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Benefits: Long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), and group life insurance
• Retirement (401(k)): Eligible after 90 days of employment, with employer matching contributions (up to 4% company match)
• Professional Development: Opportunities to support continued learning and career growth
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO in the first year
• Holidays & Closures: 15 days of paid holidays and campus closure days

What This Job Offers

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