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STEAM Program Manager

Hands-On Technology Education
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026

Hands-On Technology Education (HOTE) is a K-12 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) education company offering Summer Camps, After-School Programs, Professional Development & Customized workshops. HOTE's 'Technology Adventures' curriculum brings cutting-edge, technology themed activities to students and educators while HOTE's Technology Core companion curriculum promotes Computer Science & Engineering fundamentals to a wide variety of skill-sets. HOTE operates with a mission to provide learning goals, opportunities, and activities that are tailored specifically for elementary and middle-school age students, parents, and educators. Please see the website, www.handontecheducation.com for program description.

Our Program Managers are Leaders, partnering with instructional staff and volunteers to bring each of our programs to life. These role models serve as visionaries and staff inspiration, operational can-doers and educational leaders, and all-around indispensable members of the HOTE program leadership team.

Program Mission:

HOTE operates with a mission to provide learning goals, opportunities, and activities that are tailored specifically for K-12 grade level aged students, parents, and educators. The primary focus of the STEAM Program Manager will manage staff, reporting (internal/external), training, interviewing, & operational logistics for a particular program site.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Oversee daily operations of a program, creating a high energy, organized, professional experience for students and staff alike.
  • Work with all staff (HOTE & 3rd-party) associated with the program to ensure a safe, fun, and exciting work environment/educational environment is provided.
  • Enforce HOTE safety procedures and emergency rules (with any additional rules/expectations of third party/host-site specific protocol)
  • Manager will develop a Program Logistics & Emergency Preparedness guide in collaboration with HOTE & the School site.
  • Program Managers are also responsible for staff scheduling, and operational logistics of a program site.
  • Execute HOTE program process
  • Creating the planning and implementation of new or existing Hands-On Technology Education curriculum for the purpose of use in an After-School Program setting
  • Collaborate with appropriate departments for the hiring needs of the program
  • Perform interviews and recommendations for staffing
  • Create staff schedule , along with projected hours and labor costs
  • Conduct staff reviews
  • Site Expectations:.
  • Program Managers are expected to visit sites but manage staff as needed. If needed, managers may substitute as instructional staff on program days.

Note: The above job descriptions are not all inclusive of actual job duties and are meant to give an applicant a basic summary of the job opportunity being offered.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree preferred with background in Education or Student Psychology. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) accreditation for BA or MA degrees, educational or clinical psychology for MA or PsyD degrees are a bonus
  • 3 yrs progressive administrative experience. Experience with Google Drive, Google Docs & Quickbooks are a bonus
  • 5 yrs leadership experience
  • 3 yrs progressive supervisory experience, preferred supervision to include volunteers and staff (all-ages)
  • 3 yrs progressive work experience with kids or in a camp setting or classroom. Program/Curriculum planning, human development and counseling are a bonus
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification (by start of camp)
  • Must have valid Driver’s License
  • Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 60lbs; And ability to transport HOTE Cmp supplies, equipment as necessary

Hands-On Technology Education provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

  • Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

Program details:

  • Program Locations: Oakland, CA
  • Program Dates: Rolling (Academic Year)
  • Program Working Hours:
  • Ideal Shifts may vary, but typically occur Monday through Friday
  • Total Working Hours (Per Month):
  • Anticipating 20- 30 hours a week depending on availability of program scheduling.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

  • Oakland, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35

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