Program Manager – School Age

This is a summary of the role, not the full job description. Candidates who move forward will get the complete job description for this position. Program Manager – School Age | The Sunshine Academy, Downtown Laurel | Part-Time When a kid walks in after school, they should feel like they've arrived somewhere that's theirs. You'd be the person who makes that happen. We're looking for a Program Manager to lead our before- and after-school program in Downtown Laurel. You'd be the on-site leader for our teachers, the kids, and their families, and you'd report directly to our Director of Operations. This is a hands-on role. Some days you're coaching a teacher, some days you're running a club, and some days you're driving the van because that's what the day needs. What you'd own Building a program older kids want to be part of A space made for school-age kids, not a preschool room with bigger chairs: clear areas for homework, reading, building and STEM, art, games, and active play A steady daily rhythm the kids can count on: snack, homework, choice time, outdoor play, and wind-down before pickup A weekly calendar of clubs, projects, enrichment, and free choice, plus full-day plans for school breaks, early-release days, and summer Homework help where teachers actually sit down and help Outdoor or active play every day the weather allows Real voice and choice for kids in what they do and how the room is set up, along with chances to lead Every child known by name, greeted at the door, and connected to a trusted adult Leading and supporting the team Coach teachers on positive guidance for older kids: relationships, respect, clear expectations, and problem-solving Set clear expectations, give useful feedback, and notice when someone's doing great work Help train new teachers and support scheduling and coverage with the Director of Operations Step into a classroom, a hallway, or a van route when it's needed Being there for families Be the go-to person for Laurel families during program hours Build real relationships with parents and guardians and answer their questions directly Keep families, teachers, and leadership on the same page Build working relationships with Laurel schools on schedules, early-release days, and shared students Running a safe, smooth program Keep supervision, ratios, sign-in and sign-out, and authorized pickup tight every day Keep attendance and program records accurate Support safe, organized transportation and transitions Keep the space clean, organized, stocked, and welcoming Report incidents, safety concerns, and facility issues to the Director of Operations right away Planning Laurel events Own Laurel's events and family engagement from start to finish: plans, budgets, staffing, family communication, setup, and debrief Look for ways to bring our families, teachers, and the Laurel community closer together Growing what we've started Help grow enrollment and keep the families we have Bring new program, event, and partnership ideas to the table Own and meet quarterly goals Who you are You like older kids, and they can tell You lead by example and you're comfortable having direct, kind conversations with adults You stay steady when the day gets busy and you take ownership of problems You communicate clearly, follow through, and ask for help when you need it Able to drive van routes when needed (driving records will be checked)