Millard Public Schools Foundation-posted 17 days ago
$60,000 - $75,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Omaha, NE

The Programming Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for children at Spark and the GreenState Millard GreenState Millard Activity Center. This role entails supporting STEM programming at Spark summer and school-year locations, along with overseeing all Foundation-led programming. The Programming Manager is responsible for ensuring effective leadership, guidance, and support through orientation, feedback, and ongoing development. The Programming Manager is directly accountable for the management and compliance of Foundation-led programs associated with the GreenState Millard GreenState Millard Activity Center, fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes the well-being and growth of all participants.

  • Direct personnel.
  • Manage, support, and evaluate SparkUP and Spark Adventure Camps Site Directors.
  • Manage, support, and evaluate manager(s) of developmental program(s).
  • Provide guidance and daily oversight to seasonal and part-time staff as needed.
  • Ensure internal policy compliance and progressive discipline.
  • Plan and coordinate routine meetings with Site Directors and program staff.
  • Collaborate with members of the Program Administration team to align goals and support cross-site initiatives.
  • Complete evaluations for programming leaders.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Effectively communicate with our customers, including greeting families and children daily while maintaining welcoming and informative spaces.
  • Establish, maintain, and mentor appropriate boundary behaviors.
  • Demonstrate professional appearance and work habits, including attire, punctuality, and attendance.
  • Use excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Effectively communicate documentation of issues to management and customers while maintaining confidentiality and upholding program policies and procedures.
  • Respond promptly and problem solve inquiries from families, vendors, Foundation staff, and District staff.
  • Train and provide ongoing staff support to care for the diverse needs of children in our programs.
  • Communicate effectively and problem-solve with GreenState Millard Activity Center Facility Manager and personnel.
  • Programming development & delivery.
  • Develop STEM-based lesson planning for Spark summer and school-year operations.
  • Drive the development and execution of programming for SparkUP and Spark Adventure Camps.
  • Establish a clear, consistent framework for all Foundation programs, from summer sessions to school year offerings and consolidated initiatives, at the GreenState Millard Activity Center.
  • Develop and deliver creative and engaging programming for non-school days during the school year (e.g., holidays, breaks, in-service days).
  • Ensure programming utilizes the unique resources of the facility, including indoor/outdoor playgrounds, basketball courts, indoor turf, esports lab, and innovation lab.
  • Seek out and coordinate with outside vendors for potential opportunities, managing vendor relationships as necessary.
  • Manage overall day-to-day GreenState Millard Activity Center programs when operating.
  • Provide leadership to ensure utilization of enrichment and best practices are followed.
  • Assist with social media and marketing as requested.
  • Assist in developing annual budget as it pertains to GreenState Millard Activity Center programming.
  • Make assessments regarding the implementation, evaluation, and revision of GreenState Millard Activity Center programming.
  • Facility & Resource Management
  • Maintain and organize dedicated spaces to support daily program operations.
  • Coordinate and support meal service (breakfast, lunch, and snack) for the full-day summer program.
  • Collaborate with Foundation and facilities staff to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
  • Field Trip Coordination
  • Serve as a liaison and logistics coordinator for field trips hosted at the facility for children from school-based locations.
  • Develop and manage engaging activity schedules for visiting groups.
  • Ensure safety, engagement, and positive experiences for all participants.
  • Assist with Foundation Operations
  • Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences as requested by Administration.
  • Assist with Foundation events and functions, during non-operational hours, as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.
  • Demonstrates a sincere desire and interest in working with children.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, related area, or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of two-year field experience working directly with children.
  • Meets requirements for Director Position outlined in DHHS Licensing Handbook.
  • Willing to take 16 hours of annual training including CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Must complete Pediatric CPR and First Aid and Prepare to Care trainings.
  • Ability to react and move quickly.
  • Ability to lift, push and carry 40 lbs., sit for 30 minutes and/or stand for at least one hour.
  • Be able to use all fingers on both hands and have use of both legs and be able to walk 500 feet.
  • Have near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception.
  • Be able to hear sounds of all types.
  • Ability to do the following frequently indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions: squat, bend, crawl, reach, and kneel and otherwise fully participate in activities with children.
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