Education Program Lead — Inspire Kids & Grow Teams

Right At School; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental/vision insurance

Telehealth

401(k) with match

Legal services

Identity theft protection

Transit/parking savings

Employee Assistance Program

Free childcare enrollment

Job summary

Right At School in Winnetka, IL, is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of Educators, coach staff, and ensure safety, licensing compliance, and strong family and school partnerships while delivering engaging after-school programming.

You will manage daily operations, oversee attendance, communicate with families, plan enrichment activities, and address conflicts, with opportunities to grow into regional management. Hours correspond to before/after school shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners.
• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs.
• Coursework or training in child development or a related field (preferred).
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children.
• Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Educators, providing coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Keep site documentation, licensing standards, and safety and attendance protocols up to date and compliant with state and company standards.
• Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate attendance records.
• Communicate regularly with families, school partners, and your Area Manager, responding promptly to emails, calls, and inquiries during program hours.
• Plan and oversee daily enrichment curriculum, movement, team games, and independent activity stations delivered by your team.
• Address and resolve day-to-day issues or conflicts among staff, students, or families.
• Monitor the program environment for safety, addressing hazards and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Priorities management

GED required

Child experience

Child development coursework

Communication skills

Professional standards

Google Workspace

18+ age

Education

First Aid/CPR

TB test

12 college credits

Background check with fingerprints

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Right At School in Winnetka, IL, is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of Educators, coach staff, and ensure safety, licensing compliance, and strong family and school partnerships while delivering engaging after-school programming.

You will manage daily operations, oversee attendance, communicate with families, plan enrichment activities, and address conflicts, with opportunities to grow into regional management. Hours correspond to before/after school shifts.