Program Manager - BASE
About The Position
Leads and manages daily operations of the Before and After School Enterprise (BASE) program at the school site. Recruits, hires, develops, trains, and supervises BASE staff; administers the site budget and finances; and develops and implements programming and services that promote children’s well-being and development. Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations and builds positive relationships with families and stakeholders to support positive program outcomes. The Program Manager must be at least 21 years old and meet at least one of the listed education, experience, or credential pathways. Required training includes standard precautions, building and physical premises safety, child abuse prevention, annual social-emotional development training, ongoing professional training, and First Aid and CPR certification and recertification. The program pays for required training costs, including seat time at the employee’s current hourly rate.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the listed fields; an associate's degree or 60 semester credit hours plus three months (455 hours) of qualifying experience; 21 months (3,185 hours) of qualifying experience plus six semester hours of college coursework or 40 clock hours of applicable school-age coursework within the first nine months in the role; or a current early childhood education professional credential, level II or higher, version 3.0.
- Qualifying experience is care and supervision of four or more children over age four who are not related to the individual.
- Complete department-approved standard precautions training meeting current OSHA requirements before working with children; renew annually.
- Complete building and physical premises safety training before working with children.
- Complete department-approved child abuse prevention training within 30 calendar days of employment and renew annually.
- Complete at least three clock hours per year focused on social-emotional development.
- Complete at least 15 clock hours of ongoing training per year, excluding First Aid and CPR; accredited programs have a higher annual minimum.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR certification and complete recertification.
- Maintain a generally positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Have strong verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
- Be willing and committed to observing and modeling District policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with families and other involved providers to understand children’s strengths and needs, including those of highly impacted children, and develop strategies for safe and meaningful participation.
- Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Promote positive behavior and healthy peer relationships, using strategies that support social-emotional regulation and development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Plan, manage, and account for program finances in ways that promote sustainability, transparency, and openness.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously evaluate systems and practices that keep the program physically and psychologically safe for children.
- Collaborate with staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve activities that give children opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, experience self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community.
- Recruit, hire, develop, train, and supervise BASE staff.
- Manage daily operations of the BASE program at the school site.
- Develop and implement programming and services that promote children’s well-being and development.
- Establish positive family connections and relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District-paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
- Voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to a 4% District match for up to five years from date of hire
- Paid off-track time
- Paid sick time
- Paid personal time
- Program-paid required training costs, including seat time at the employee’s current hourly rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
