Senior STEM Programs Lead & Curriculum Architect

Stemnetics; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and Dental coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Stemnetics seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic oversight across its STEM programs. You will lead instructor training, refine lessons, and develop systems to scale programs while partnering with the Program Director to enhance effectiveness and manage staff across sites.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, data-informed decisions, and a collaborative culture that drives growth and high-quality education for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of program management experience.
• Experience managing multiple programs or sites.
• Proficiency in project management and system development.
• Strong curriculum development and program evaluation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage logistics, supplies, and daily program operations.
• Strategic thinker with data-informed problem solving and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Senior Instructor(s), ensuring alignment between site-level operations and broader program goals.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Program Director, bringing data informed recommendations and growth ideas.
• Use program data and metrics to evaluate impact, anticipate challenges, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to organizational planning, including program expansion, staffing needs, and long term growth.
• Strengthen program quality through instructor recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and professional development.
• Test, refine, and evaluate lessons to ensure alignment with Stemnetics standards and student engagement goals.
• Develop and improve systems for curriculum planning, supply management, and instructional support.
• Support distribution and readiness of project materials and classroom supplies.
• Monitor and evaluate program delivery, ensuring consistency across sites.
• Provide direct, honest feedback and coaching to instructional staff.
• Maintain compliance with reporting requirements, attendance tracking, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to set up and sustain new programs and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and community partners.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Curriculum development

Operations leadership

Communication

Logistics management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stemnetics seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic oversight across its STEM programs. You will lead instructor training, refine lessons, and develop systems to scale programs while partnering with the Program Director to enhance effectiveness and manage staff across sites.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, data-informed decisions, and a collaborative culture that drives growth and high-quality education for students.