K5 Program Manager

Description

TITLE: Interim Stars K5 Program Manager

OBJECTIVE: Manage the Afterschool & Summer Programs for Grades K- 5

SCOPE: This position interacts specifically with Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families in the Afterschool Program at Stars

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SALARY: $27 per hour

HOURS: Up to 35 hours per week

Occasional weekend events

Flexible administrative hours

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate possesses:

• experience working with students grade K-5
• experience with parent engagement
• background in mindfulness, trauma informed and restorative practices
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred
• a high level of integrity, self-motivation, and desire for excellence
• an Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• proficiency in Google products
• whole-heartedly agree with Stars mission, vision, values and service covenant
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

Program Management

• Develop and implement age-appropriate, engaging curricula and activities that align with the mission and goals of Stars. Summer focus will include art, reading and play along with other topics.
• Oversee the daily operations of the K-5 program, including scheduling, activity planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students, adhering to safety and health protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to meet student needs and improve outcomes.
• Support and Art event to help get supplies to fire impacted families
  
  

Student Support

• Build positive relationships with students to foster trust, belonging, and a sense of community.
• Address individual student needs by providing academic support, encouragement, and resources.
• Identify and respond to behavioral challenges in a constructive manner, implementing positive discipline strategies.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Supervise program staff and volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality programming.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and goals.
  
  

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's progress and program activities.
• Act as a liaison between Stars, some community organizations to support students and families.
• Organize family events, workshops, and opportunities for parental involvement.
  
  

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and program activities.
• Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, challenges, and successes for the Associate Director.
• Manage program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other program leads to align K-12 initiatives and create seamless transitions between age groups.
• Participate in organizational meetings, events, and trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
  
  

The Interim Program Lead Will Collaborate With

• Associate Director for planning, evaluation, and mentoring
• Program Assistants for planning, implementation strategies, and mentoring
• Community Engagement Coordinator for volunteer relationships
• Engagement Manager for donor relations
• Stars program families for relationship building, partnership and volunteerism
• Stars’ staff, volunteers, ministry leaders, and community partners for support
• Pasadena Unified School District and Collaborate Pasadena for support
• Committee members and event organizers for support
• Speakers and trainers at workshops and conferences for support
  
  

Requirements

• Physical ability to work around children including sitting, standing, kneeling and climbing stairs for extended periods of time.
• Work at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
• Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.
• Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.