Education Program Manager: Lead School Partnerships

SmartStart Education, LLC; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus eligibility

Travel to school sites

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to oversee the daily operations and successful implementation of school-based academic programs. You will ensure instructional quality, support instructional staff, and build trusted partnerships with school leaders.

The ideal candidate has classroom instruction and program implementation experience, excels at relationship management, and is passionate about improving student outcomes through high-quality educational

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of leadership or coordination experience within an educational program.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based customer relationships, particularly with school leaders and administrators.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of urban education and its associated equity challenges.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple school-based programs while ensuring instructional quality.
• Serve as the primary liaison between partner schools, instructional staff, and internal leadership.
• Monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct regular onsite school visits to provide support, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Supervise and support tutors, teachers, and program coordinators.
• Provide coaching, regular feedback, and professional development to improve instructional quality.
• Lead staff onboarding and training to ensure consistent implementation of program expectations and protocols.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen trusted relationships with school leaders and key stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with school partners to communicate program progress, address concerns, and adapt services to evolving needs.
• Represent SmartStart Education with professionalism, responsiveness, and cultural competence.
• Foster inclusive, high-expectation learning environments that support the success of all students.
• Promote culturally responsive practices across program implementation and staff development.
• Oversee scheduling, attendance, staffing coverage, and other program logistics.
• Maintain timely communication with school partners, staff, and internal teams.
• Support program documentation, reporting, and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Communication

Urban education equity

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to oversee the daily operations and successful implementation of school-based academic programs. You will ensure instructional quality, support instructional staff, and build trusted partnerships with school leaders.

The ideal candidate has classroom instruction and program implementation experience, excels at relationship management, and is passionate about improving student outcomes through high-quality educational