YouthPower365 is seeking a dynamic youth-development professional to serve as YouthPower365’s Elementary Program Manager. This position will be responsible for executing our mission “to inspire, educate, and empower youth and families” within our K-5 programs both afterschool and in the summer. This Manager will be pivotal in implementing high-quality programs for children that span academics, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and physical activity. This includes daily support for teachers, staff, and students across six to eight school sites within the Eagle County School District. The position reports to Maria Diaz Nodaro, Senior Manager of Expanded Learning.
The position will make sure each location has what they need to serve children and families. This will means managing all the logistics of a robust program. The manager must also maintain good relationships, inform program plans and curriculum, and assist with onboarding and professional development. The manager will also promote and advocate for a positive learning environment for teachers and students. A qualified candidate will have experience in education and expanded learning programs.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Supports
- Support teachers and staff in daily implementation of programs
- Collaborate with program managers for programming and scheduling
- Ensure supplies, curriculum, and program plans are up to date and effective
- Interact with various school district staff on other program needs
- Manage AmeriCorps members at select schools
Partnerships
- Work collaboratively with other youth serving organizations
- Maintain quality relationships with school and district staff
- Engage others in outside opportunities for students
Logistics
- Support scheduling and site needs on a daily basis
- Assist in onboarding, orientation, and training of staff
Other
- Guide program improvements and evaluation
- Inform curriculum
COMPETENCIES OF A GREAT CANDIDATE:
- Highly organized, and able to balance the schedules and needs of multiple stakeholders and site locations
- Strong problem-solving skills, while being able to adapt and be creative when changes occur
- Knowledge of public school and OST (out of school time) programs
- Strong background in education of both children and adults
- Previous experience working and excelling in a fast paced, multi-level, project-based environment with emphasis on timelines, quality, and delivery
- Capable of remaining focused and calm under stressful situations
- Proven ability to make critical decisions independently and with little supervision
- Team approach and willingness to assist others when called upon
- A strengths-based approach to children and families
- Experience with successful collaborative projects
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred)
Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience
Our employees are a critical part of who we are and employee wellness is an important priority for our organization. As a result, we offer an array of employee benefits, including but not limited to:
- Employee and family health insurance plan
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Short and long term disability plans
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Added Perks!
- Tickets to shows at the VPAC and GRFA
- Discounted gym membership options
- FREE ski pass
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Development of program design and implementation skills
- Development of teamwork, problem solving, and creativity skills
- Professional development training in identifying and growing skill strengths
- Attend trainings to gain further understanding of positive child development and social emotional literacy
- Gain understanding of state licensing rules and regulations for childcare programs
Please send a cover letter, resume and references.