Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning

SYSTEM WIDE; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Public Schools seeks a Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning to develop and implement enrichment and extended learning opportunities for PK-12 students, aligned with the district Turnaround Plan. The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent and collaborates with academic directors and school leaders to ensure cohesive programming.

The position emphasizes partnerships, staff development, grant management, and equitable, high-quality programming across after-school, vacation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years managerial/leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of tiered academic support, youth development, and enrichment programs.
• Experience with grant writing and managing program budgets and contracts.
• Commitment to high performance and equity for all students.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and plan for enrichment and extended programs for all students.
• Lead implementation of high-quality, district-aligned curriculum in programs.
• Seek, develop, and sustain partnerships with enrichment providers.
• Provide supervision for extended and enrichment programs and staff.
• Provide feedback to program leadership and staff; support professional development.
• Coordinate with school leaders and central office to implement initiatives.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Budget management

Education leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or professional certification

Job description

Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937676

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Holyoke Public Schools is a PK-12 public school district serving 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 14 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We’ve invested in recruiting and retaining top quality educators who inspire bold thinking, recognize student potential, and encourage all students to work towards their goals. The City of Holyoke , with a population of about 38,000 residents, is in Hampden County within the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.

Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges.

• We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive .
• We ensure that students, families, and staff get the support they need to be successful .
• We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted , with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past.
• We promote access and inclusion for all students, staff, and families.
• We respect, embrace and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
• We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others.
• We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our community’s success.

HPS was placed into receivership by the State of Massachusetts in Spring 2015 because of struggling performance. We have since implemented a Turnaround Plan that has led to expanded opportunities for students to explore the arts, sports, sciences, local and world cultures, early college and work-based learning. Since 2015, HPS has experienced numerous accomplishments for instance:

• A 14-point increase in the district’s graduation rate;
• Doubling access to PreK programming;
• An 85 percent increase in access to early college programming; and
• A 15-point increase (to 28%) in teachers of color

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, the Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning is charged with developing and implementing varied and targeted enrichment and extended learning opportunities for the students in Holyoke, aligned with the priorities of the Turnaround Plan that will accelerate the improvement efforts in Holyoke. The Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning will work with the schools and central office leadership to align and coordinate programming.

This is an ideal position for an innovative, yet focused instructional leader/programmer with organizational and interpersonal skills to respond to and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders (students, families, school and district personnel, community members, partners, providers). The Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning will work most closely with school leaders, and the Executive Director of Academics and the Chief of Pupil Services and their respective teams

Responsibilities are aligned to the Turnaround Plan and include, but are not limited to:

Leadership and Partnership

• Develop a vision and implementation plan for enrichment and extended programs for all students, which includes
• schoolyear after-school programming,
• enrichment programming as part of the full school day,
• vacation acceleration academies,
• summer school, and
• extended year programming for students with disabilities
• In partnership with academic directors and school-based leaders, lead the implementation of high quality, HPS aligned curriculum within all programming
• Seek, develop, and sustain partnerships with providers for additional enrichment and extended learning opportunities
• Provide regular and consistent supervision of extended and enrichment learning programs
• Provide regular and consistent feedback to extended and enrichment learning program leadership and staffIdentify and support program leadership and staff through high quality professional development
• Support program and school leadership in response to personnel or student challenges (bullying investigations, Title IX investigations, discipline and attendance)

Staff Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard and supervise after-school staff,
• Recruit and manage staff for additional programs, such as acceleration academies and summer school, in collaboration with school-based personnel
• Oversee the quality, evaluation and continuous improvement/development of all programs

Grant Management and Development

• Oversee all current enrichment and extended learning grants and renewal, including the 21 st Century Community Learning Center grants
• Research and obtain additional enrichment and extended learning grants
• Develop and write continuation grants, in coordination with the Finance department and schools
• Report to the Advisory Council and work with the Council on sustainability

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/Receiver and Chief Academic Officer or as required to support enrichment and extended learning.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience, skills, traits, and beliefs:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; master’s degree or additional professional certification preferred
• A minimum of three years of managerial and/or leadership experience
• Excellent managerial skills, with proven success managing and coaching/mentoring a team of professionals to ambitious goals
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to organize, guide and coordinate a variety of stakeholders toward a common goal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of working collaboratively with staff at all levels to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results
• Knowledge of best practices in tiered academic support, youth development and enrichment and extended time programming
• Proven experience with grant writing and creating and managing program budgets and contracts
• Commitment to high performance standards and unwavering belief that all students can excel
• Ability to be a bold, innovative, and engaging change agent and culture-creator; a visionary leader with a track record of inspiring and motivating those around them
• Prior experience as a highly effective educator preferred
• Belief in the HPS values

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 FT12

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holyoke Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Contact Information

• Christie Elman , Director of Recruitment
• 57 Suffolk Street
• Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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