Part Time Program Manager - Franklin Pierce School District

Right At School; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Pet Health

Physical Wellness

Financial Wellness

Protection & Support

Childcare

Additional Perks

Job summary

Right At School is hiring a Program Manager to lead a team of Educators and oversee daily operations at partner schools. You will coach staff, ensure safety and licensing compliance, maintain attendance records, and cultivate strong relationships with families and school partners.

You’ll plan daily enrichment activities and manage program quality, while addressing issues, and promoting a positive, engaging environment for children across Before & After School and related programs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners.
• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs.
• Coursework or training in child development or a related field (preferred).
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children.
• Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Educators, providing coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance
• Keep site documentation, licensing standards, and safety and attendance protocols up to date and compliant with state and company standards
• Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate "name to face" attendance records
• Communicate regularly with families, school partners, and your Area Manager, responding promptly to emails, calls, and inquiries during program hours
• Plan and oversee daily enrichment curriculum, movement, team games, and independent activity stations delivered by your team
• Address and resolve day-to-day issues or conflicts among staff, students, or families
• Monitor the program environment for safety, addressing hazards and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly and maintain accurate documentation

Skills

Prioritization

Child Experience

Communication

Professionalism

Google Workspace

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 college credits (100+ level)

Child development coursework

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Right At School provides Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs at 1,200+ schools across the country. Our programs deliver hands-on enrichment activities, homework support, active play, social-emotional learning, and more - all guided by a mission to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind.

As a Program Manager, you'll lead a team and oversee daily operations - coaching staff, ensuring safety and compliance, building relationships with families and school partners, and facilitating activities with kids as needed - while gaining valuable leadership and operations experience in the education field.

In short, your day-to-day leadership is what turns a good program into a great one, for your team and every child you serve.

Pay Rate: $23-25 per hour (based on education and experience)

Program Hours: Monday-Friday Split Shift

• Before School: 6:15am-9:35am Mon- Fri
• After School: 3:00pm-6:00pm (Wed only 2-6pm)

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of Educators, providing coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance
• Keep site documentation, licensing standards, and safety and attendance protocols up to date and compliant with state and company standards
• Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate "name to face" attendance records
• Communicate regularly with families, school partners, and your Area Manager, responding promptly to emails, calls, and inquiries during program hours
• Plan and oversee daily enrichment curriculum, movement, team games, and independent activity stations delivered by your team
• Address and resolve day-to-day issues or conflicts among staff, students, or families
• Monitor the program environment for safety, addressing hazards and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly and maintain accurate documentation

What You'll Gain

• Current educators & teachers: Step into real leadership experience - coaching a team and owning site operations.
• Experienced managers from other fields: Bring your management background into a high-impact role in your community.
• Retired teachers or administrators: Stay connected to your passion for education, at a leadership level.
• Parents: Lead a program at your own kid's school, with free RAS tuition for staff.
• Career-track growth for all: Many of RAS's Area and Regional Managers started as Program Managers.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners
• High school diploma or GED completed
• Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs
• Coursework or training in child development or a related field (preferred)
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children
• Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn
• At least 18 years of age

Washington State Requirements

• First Aid and hands-on CPR
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Proof of MMR
• Food Handlers Card
• 18+ years of age
• 12 credits minimum of an 100+ level college courses
• Cleared background check with fingerprinting

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness: Telehealth, dental and vision insurance plans
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental insurance (e.g., short & long-term disability)
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial coaching
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft protection, transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in RAS before/after school programs
• Additional Perks: Free NAA professional membership, TicketsAtWork perks program, cell phone discounts

All benefits and perks have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.