Full-Time Program Area Manager

Play--well-Teknologies; Fairfax (VA); À distance; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Computer and phone provided

401K after 3 months

Paid sick leave

Résumé du poste

Play-Well TEKnologies seeks a dynamic full-time Operations Manager to oversee our LEGO-based STEM programs across the region. You will lead staff, coordinate classes, and maintain strong relationships with schools, recreation centers, and community partners.

You will mentor instructors, manage logistics, and drive on-site and outreach activities while ensuring high-quality program delivery and customer satisfaction. A home-office setup and travel to classes are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for managing people, LEGO, and inspiring kids.
• Experience working with children in classroom, camp, or enrichment programs.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage Play-Well operations across the area.
• Mentor and train staff for classroom delivery of LEGO-based lessons.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, recreation centers, and partners.
• Coordinate marketing activities and local outreach to recruit students.
• Travel to classes and events; manage materials and logistics; respond to parent questions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Staff mentoring

Event coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Google Docs

Word processing (Pages/Word)

Spreadsheets (Excel/Numbers)

Description du poste

Do you like working with children? How about playing with LEGO? Are you passionate about educational enrichment and STEM education for youth? Would you like to mentor excited instructors on how to use a ridiculous amount of LEGO materials to help teach kids how the world works? If so, then this may be your dream job!Play-Well TEKnologies (http://www.play-well.org) is an educational enrichment company that introduces children in grades K-8 to STEM concepts using LEGO components.We are seeking a dynamic, motivated person to manage our awesome operations throughout the area. This is a full-time salaried manager position.This area is well established for our programs throughout the region, with many longstanding clients and strong partners throughout the community. We need someone who can perform in a fast paced environment and has the flexibility to meet challenges head on. The top priority is maintaining our good relationships with current clients which include many public and independent schools, recreation centers and more, as well as continually assessing competition in the area and providing superior programs. This includes networking with parent communities, doing grassroots on-the-ground marketing and recruiting, running consistently quality programs, and finding unserved pockets or new ways to better meet the high expectations of the sites and parents who we serve.Buckle up - this is hard work! Lugging 40 pound totes in and out of your car, training and mentoring staff to lead excited kids through challenging projects, managing classroom conflicts and responding to parent questions, caretaking all that LEGO - this will be the toughest job you'll ever love!Benefits:Health care benefits availableMileage reimbursementComputer and phone providedAllowance for home officePaid sick and safe leave401K after 3 months of hire#PWHPRequirementsWork independently from a home office and be self-motivated.Work a consistent 40-hours per week hourly (which may include some weekend and evening events). Some hours will include teaching in the area.Able to establish and maintain healthy relationships through communication with Play-Well management, facility directors, parents, guardians and students.Able to quickly and tactfully respond to questions/concerns from parents, classroom instructors and clients.Able to instill calm during high energy classroom situations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.Professional, proficient email and cell phone communication.Proficient in using Google docs, Word Processing applications (using Pages or Word), and Spreadsheets (using Excel or Numbers), cloud computing.Data entry and database management with extreme attention to detail.Ability to learn and comprehend all internal systems.Has a valid Driver License and current car insurance. Owns reliable vehicle to transport Play-Well teaching kit which includes 8 60-quart bins of materials, and willing to drive required distances to organize, promote, teach classes, evaluate staff and/or meet with clients.Travel regularly to classes throughout the area.Lifting up to 50 lbs to store and stock materials; bending, stooping and crawling with children during class instruction.Must be living in the area postedMust pass background and other requirements as neededEducation / ExperiencePassion for managing people, LEGO, and inspiring kidsEducational backgrounds vary. Bachelor's degree preferredSuccessful history working with children in a classroom, summer camp or enrichment capacityWork history varies; proficient in classroom instruction, management, training, employee relations, public relations, business and marketing preferredDemonstrated experience working successfully from a home office