Position: Manager of Student Programs (School Site-Based) 

Location: Los Angeles, California

Reports to: Regional Director Of Student Programs

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Work Class: Classified

Organization Overview

The mission of Citizens of the World Los Angeles (CWC LA) is to provide a socio-economically, culturally, and racially diverse community of students in Los Angeles with an intellectually challenging, experiential learning environment that develops each student's confidence, potential, and individual responsibility as citizens of the world. CWC schools:

• Service a socioeconomically, culturally, and racially diverse community;

• Develop students’ social and emotional skills to prepare them to become citizens of the world in an ever-changing future; and

• Promote academic rigor through a constructivist, project-based learning approach, to support and develop children’s natural intellectual curiosity

Our core values are embraced by the entire community:

• Excellence: we demand lasting quality

• Diversity: we are better and stronger because of our differences

• Authenticity: we are our true selves in this work, and we are candid

• Community: we care deeply about people. We share and build partnerships. We celebrate, laugh, and seek joy, even in the tough times

• Change: we welcome the unknown, embracing the unexpected and new. We adapt to meet the ever-changing times. We find new ways

Position Description

The Manager of Student Programs (School Site-Based) will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing out-of-school student programs under the guidance of the Regional Student Programs Director/Manager and school principal. This includes managing vendors, out-of-school-time grade-level Mentors, and Site Leads to ensure that the program meets financial and logistical goals at the assigned site/s.

Program Management

• Recruit, hire, and onboard student program staff. 

• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to part-time program staff to design and implement quality standards-aligned programming.

• Manage program facilities and  logistics.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times.

• Create and manage the schedule of academic, recreation, and enrichment activities

• Organize and facilitate after-school program events and field trips

• Programs Marketing and Promotion:

  • Community engagement and distribution of marketing and promotional materials

  • Town halls and other school event presentations as requested 

• Manage day-to-day operations of the after-school student programs (enrichment, After school, Intervention, Athletics)  

• Oversee academic, homework, and enrichment components so that activities are aligned with the needs and interests of individual participants

• Implement a snack and supper program at the school site

• Ensure that dismissal, including early pickup policy and procedures, is safe and in alignment with school policy.

• Manage budget, scheduling, and supply orders

• Travel to staff meetings, school meetings, and training as scheduled and required

• Responsible for coordinating the three components of the program: experiential learning, enrichment, and recreation.

• Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor

People Management 

• Communicate effectively with school administration, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders

• Actively recruit, select, train and supervise front-line staff, vendors, and volunteers

• Execute the evaluation of the program and performance of site staff

• Build a positive, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and parents.

• Recruit and enroll students to ensure daily attendance requirements are in alignment with program goals

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records (i.e., attendance, registration forms, staff sign-in sheets, etc.)

• Maintain documentation on staff performance issues; provide guidance to staff as needed

• Adhere to workplace safety guidelines, make recommendations for workplace safety

• Follow school and CWC LA Charter procedures and policies for the safe operation of after school program

• Complete annual  program evaluations, including surveys of students, staff, and parents

• Submit all required documentation on a timely basis (i.e.,  attendance, emergency cards, permission forms, and surveys)

Program Accounting 

• Manage monthly and bi-weekly family billing, collections, and account maintenance.

• Support and facilitate the operation of out-of-school time programs within

budgetary constraints and grant guidelines.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor's degree attained or in progress (or equivalent professional experience)

• 2+ years of experience with program management

• 1-3 years of experience managing others

• 1-3 years of classroom experience (preferred)

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

• Experience working in relevant elementary grades, or other high-quality educational settings

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Have extensive knowledge of age-appropriate classroom and behavior management skills and age-appropriate activity and curriculum planning

• Ability to align after-school programming and school culture

• Must be very organized and detail-oriented

• Excellent computer skills, experience working with Google platform a plus

• Experience working in a socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse community

• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and other staff members

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Ability to connect and build relationships with students

Compensation & Benefits

• Range: starting at $66,560

• Generous time off (7 annual sick days, 3 annual personal days, 20 annual accrued vacation days, winter holidays org-wide shutdown, plus ~15 additional holidays)

• 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match

• Generous employer contributions toward healthcare premiums for employees and dependents

  • A variety of medical HMO and PPO plan options (Anthem, HealthNet, Kaiser, United Healthcare)

• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy

• Voluntary life, accident, disability, and critical illness insurances

• Voluntary health and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSA)

**CWC LA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, as an organization serving a diverse group of students, works to reflect this diversity our staff as well**