Program Manager

Explore Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Explore Schools in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Program Manager to join the Operations team and implement robust systems for instructional and operational support. You will collaborate with leadership to manage projects, coordinate data management, and deliver staff trainings on assessments and data.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with teachers, leaders, families, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience preferred.
• Excel proficiency preferred.
• Strong project management and data handling skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create and enforce strong operational systems.
• Manage and share scholar data with teachers, leaders, families and students.
• Lead staff trainings around assessments and data management.
• Coordinate testing administration, scoring, and data analysis for internal assessments and state exams.
• Develop and disperse school schedules and oversee digital curriculum platforms.
• Provide cross-functional support to instructional teams and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship management

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager,Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

WHO WE ARE
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing1,700students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve.Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is bothstandards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions thatnurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionallyseekto build andmaintaina diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full ofhigh expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

Explore Schools seeks a dedicated school operations professional who excelsatprojectmanagement, andprovidinghigh-level support to leaders. You have a combination of experience and interest in providing support andmaintainingstrong systems for instructional and operational needs. You are extremely detail-oriented, an excellent relationship-builder, and skilled at presenting information to audiences in ways that are easy to digest. The ideal candidate is proficient in Excel and enjoys working in an environment where you get to take initiative and roll up your sleeves.Additionally, youpossessthe following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced

• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

• Strong project manager: proventrack recordof managing multiple projects, and tracking progress

• Exceptional communication skills: clear and concise delivery with approaches that consider audiences

• Savvy relationship manager: ability to manage up, hold peers and leaders accountable, and motivate others

• Experience working with data: cleaning up andmaintainingsystems, communicating complex information into easy-to-digest presentations

• Flexible can-do attitude: willingness to provide support as needed, excited to support the instructional team through different ad-hoc projects

• Highly organized, and strong attention to detail

• Excelproficiency; preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor’s degree;required

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Program Manager, you will work in the Operations team at a school and collaborate closely with leadership to create and enforce strong systems thatprovideschool support and manageassessments anddata. This work will include managing broad school operational and instructional projects, as well as providingstafftrainingsaroundassessments anddata management.

• Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to align onoperationalsupport needed,maintainingstrong relationships

• Implement necessary systems and operational support for the instructional team, communicating clearly and meeting deadlines

• Manage and share scholar data with teachers, leaders, families and students,includes:student information system, performance data (IAs) testing information, assessments, enrollment data, gradebooks, report cards, etc.

• Lead staff training for student information systems, assessments,gradebooks,and student data analysis

• Manage internal and external communication structures, including creating and managing family communication

• Coordinate testing administration, scoring, and data analysis for internalassessmentsand state exams

• Work with instructional team to create and disperse school schedules

• Manage implementation of digital curriculum and platforms for students and staff

• Additionaloperational duties: manage special projects, support tech needs, manage field trips, coordinate student transportation,coordinate coverage and substitutes,support student recruitment and enrollment, covermain office, work with parents, lunch/recess duty, other special projects as needed

• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversationsin order todismantle white supremacy culture

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

ExploreSchoolsstaffmembersreceivea competitivesalary,paidtime offincludingnetworkshutdowndays, considerablematchingofretirementcontributions, and more.

• The salary range for incoming Program Managers is $60,000 to $85,000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting.

• Incomingsalaries aredeterminedbasedonexperienceandinternalequity.

• Becausewevaluestaffmembersstayingintheirrolesovertime,wedonotcurrentlycapsalaryrangesandthisistherangeforincomingstaffmembersonly.

• Thisisbasesalaryanddoesnotincludeadditionalcompensationopportunities,suchassigningbonuses,additionaltimeworkedpay,stipends,leadershipopportunities, andadditionalpayforspecializedcertificationsandadvanceddegrees.

Additionally,youcanexpect:

• Acomprehensivebenefitsplan,coveringupto95% ofthecostforemployeesandtheirfamilies.Otherbenefitsincludedental andvisionplans,employerpaiddisabilityandlifeinsurance, parentalleavebenefits, flexiblespendingaccountoptions,generousvacationtime andpaidholidays,professionaldevelopment,continuingeducationscholarships,referralbonuses,employeeassistanceprogram(EAP),childcareassistance, a403(b)retirementplanwithemployermatching, and more!

• Flexible and reflectiveleadership:dedicatedtostaffdevelopment,teamcohesion, andsharedresponsibilityfordecision-making,development, andteam-widepriorities

• Drivenandpassionatecolleagueswhocontributetoaprofessionalandcollaborativeworkenvironment

• Opportunitiestositonvariouscommitteesandparticipateininitiativescentraltokeyorganizationaldecisionsandstrategicplanning

• Ourschool-basedstaffalsoreceive:

• Professionaldevelopment:weeklyPD,year-roundretreatsand trainings, andongoingcoachingbyprofessionals

• Continuededucationsupport: staff are eligibletoreceivescholarshipfundstowardsqualifyingcertificationcostsorhighereducationtuition

• A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days aweekwhen possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Explore Schools is a network of charter schoolslocatedin Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communitiesofBrooklyn, NY.Our schools are currentlyoperatingfully in-person. For this position:

• In-personworkisrequired

• This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

• Thestandardworkweekis45hours,thoughat timesyoumayworkmore.

• Thisrolerequiresthatyoubeabletostandforatleast5hoursaday,takemultipletripsup anddownthestairsin aday, and beabletomovequicklyinanemergency.

• Thisrolealsorequiresthatyoubeabletoliftupto15pounds.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work.We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employmenton the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status.Ifanyemployeeorapplicantbelievestheyhavebeendiscriminatedagainst,theyshouldlet Tiffany Williams immediately.