Out of School Time (OST) Manager

Paycom - ATS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited free parking spaces (lottery)

SmarTrip Metro benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

E.L. Haynes is seeking an OST Director to lead PK-12 Out-of-School Time programming across campuses in Washington, DC. This strategic and operational role sets vision, staffing, and practices to deliver high-quality, equitable experiences before care, after care, and summer programming.

You will drive program development, staff coaching, budgeting, and compliance while partnering with families and community organizations to advance college and career readiness for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7-10 years of PK-12 experience.
• Experience leading in a school or childcare setting.
• Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset with ability to accept direction and feedback.
• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term vision for OST programming aligned to academic priorities, college and career readiness, and student enrichment.
• Lead design and continuous improvement of Middle School and High School OST programming, including enrichment and STEAM pathways.
• Use participation data and stakeholder feedback to strengthen programming and increase student engagement.
• Lead program quality efforts across campuses through observations, feedback cycles, and improvement planning.
• Ensure vertical alignment of OST programming from Elementary through High School.
• Coach, mentor, and develop OST staff; manage budgeting, expenditures, invoicing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all OST regulations, safety standards, and policies.
• Oversee family communication systems and engagement with families and community partners.
• Develop and sustain partnerships to expand STEAM enrichment, internships, and postsecondary opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20010, Salary Range: $86,250.00 - $97,423.00 Salary/year, Out of School Time (OST) Director

Do you want to help create a more just and kind world?

Do you believe that diversity is a powerful strength for a school community?

Do you want to ensure that every student can be successful and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life?

You are:

A strategic, equity-driven leader with expertise in school programming that includes before care, after care and summer programming. You are energized by building coherent PK-12 out of school time programming that is aligned with our schools’ vision and mission.

You are creative and responsive to the needs of students and the community. You are an exceptional collaborator and communicator who can influence across campuses and functions to drive ambitious literacy outcomes.

You have a growth mindset, lead with urgency and care, and are committed to creating the conditions for all students and staff to succeed.

We:

• Lead For Equity: We challenge ourselves and each other to interrupt inequities and build equitable alternatives.
• Choose Joy: We find, bring, and share joy in our work every day. We practice gratitude, celebrate wins, and offer praise.
• Achieve Excellence: We deliver high-quality work every day. We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards.
• Own Our Learning: We model a growth mindset for our students. We own our actions, mistakes, and learning. We continually look for ways to improve and produce high-quality work.
• Succeed Together: We value every member of our community and treat each other with kindness and care. We build meaningful relationships with students, families, and each other. We achieve more through collaboration and teamwork.

We are different. We are:

• A diverse and inclusive community, with nearly 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
• The hub of the neighborhood. We are a community school and partner with neighborhood organizations to provide our families with comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services.
• A place where all community members have their voices heard in the decision-making process.
• A school where students learn in a rigorous and coherent PK-12 environment.

Overview of the Role

The OST Director serves as the strategic and operational leader of all PK-12 Out-of-School Time programming. This role is responsible for establishing the vision, systems, staffing structures, and operational practices that ensure high-quality, equitable, and engaging OST experiences across all campuses. The Director oversees the development, monitoring and evaluation of all OST programming, including before care, after care and summer programming. The Director oversees staffing, budgeting, compliance oversight, professional development, partnerships and cross-campus alignment ensuring OST programming supports college, career, and life readiness. The OST Director reports to the Managing Director of Instruction, & Assessment, and will directly manage the Out of School Time Manager and Out of School Time Coordinator.

The responsibilities of the OST Director include:

Strategic Leadership, & Program Development

• Develop and implement a long-term vision for OST programming aligned to academic priorities, organizational goals, college and career readiness, and student enrichment.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Middle School and High School OST programming, including enrichment, STEAM pathways, and student engagement opportunities.
• Utilize participation data, student outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to strengthen programming and increase student engagement.
• Lead program quality efforts across campuses through observations, walkthroughs, feedback cycles, and continuous improvement planning.
• Ensure vertical alignment of OST programming from Elementary through High School.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities for OST staff.
• Manage budget planning, expenditures, purchasing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all OST-related regulations, licensing requirements, safety standards, and organizational policies.

Family Engagement External Relations

• Oversee family communication systems across all OST programming.
• Develop and distribute a quarterly OST newsletter for families across all campuses.
• Serve as the primary point person for families, and community partners.
• Increase OST visibility through events, showcases, marketing efforts, family engagement opportunities, and community partnerships.

• Develop and sustain partnerships with community organizations, higher education institutions, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations.
• Expand student access to STEAM enrichment, workforce development, mentorship, internships, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, partnership discussions, and community engagement opportunities.

Qualifications: You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• 7-10 years of experience working with PK-12 students;
• Experience leading in a school or childcare setting;
• Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to accept direction and feedback, and work independently, when appropriate;
• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills; and
• Ability to collaborate productively across teams.

You Might Also Have:

• Experience managing adults;
• Spanish language skills;
• Project management experience;
• Experience managing compliance.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $86,250 - $97,423

Our benefits package includes:

• Limited free parking spaces are available through a lottery system. If you do not receive a parking space, you are eligible to enroll in SmarTrip Metro Benefits.
• 403(b) retirement account with 3% employer contribution vested after 2 years
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

E.L. Haynes is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. E.L. Haynes will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.

Location: Washington, DC