Part Time Program Manager (Western Springs, IL)

Right At School; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Right At School is seeking a Program Manager to lead a team of Educators, coach staff, and oversee daily operations across Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs in participating schools.

You will ensure safety, compliance, and strong communication with families and school partners while delivering high-quality enrichment activities and a positive learning environment for kids.

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.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Child engagement

Training/education coursework

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead the way. Own the impact.

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.

WAT ZOEKEN WE?

Lead the way. Own the impact.

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: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on education and experience)

Program Hours: Before School: 6:30AM-9:15AM / After School 3:00PM-6:00PM

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