Afterschool Program Manager — Lead Teams and Impact

Right At School; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Legal services

Childcare discounts

Professional membership

Job summary

Right At School is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of educators at Metamora Grade School in Illinois. You will coach staff, maintain safety and licensing standards, and manage day-to-day operations to deliver high-quality after-school programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating attendance, communicating with families and school partners, and planning engaging enrichment activities. This role offers leadership growth and a direct impact on children’s learning experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children, including those with special needs.
• Experience managing staff and delivering quality service to families and partners.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Educators with day-to-day guidance.
• Maintain site documentation, licensing standards, safety and attendance protocols.
• Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures with accurate attendance records.
• Communicate with families, school partners, and Area Manager during program hours.
• Plan daily enrichment curriculum and activities delivered by your team.
• Address and resolve day-to-day issues among staff, students, or families.
• Monitor safety and enforce protocols.
• Report incidents and maintain documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Staff management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Right At School is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of educators at Metamora Grade School in Illinois. You will coach staff, maintain safety and licensing standards, and manage day-to-day operations to deliver high-quality after-school programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating attendance, communicating with families and school partners, and planning engaging enrichment activities. This role offers leadership growth and a direct impact on children’s learning experiences.