Education Program Manager: School Partnerships (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to oversee the implementation and daily operations of school-based academic programs, ensuring instructional quality and strong partnerships with school leaders.

This hybrid, part-time role requires travel to assigned sites and collaboration with tutors, teachers, and coordinators to sustain high-quality educational services that support student outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least one 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

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple school-based programs while ensuring instructional quality and curriculum fidelity.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Urban Education

Organizational skills

Job description

SmartStart Education, LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to oversee the implementation and daily operations of school-based academic programs, ensuring instructional quality and strong partnerships with school leaders.

This hybrid, part-time role requires travel to assigned sites and collaboration with tutors, teachers, and coordinators to sustain high-quality educational services that support student outcomes.