PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Program Manager is responsible for the daily operation and administration of Canyon ISD Kids After School Program.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification:  Master’s Degree in Education in Administration, preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience working with PreK-6th grade students
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience or leadership role with young adults
• Knowledge of Expanded Learning Opportunities concept
• Strong interpersonal, time management, organizational, communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates an after school program of almost 1000 students and 100 staff members on 13 campuses
• Possess knowledge and understanding of CISD Crisis Management Plan and Canyon ISD Kids Emergency Preparedness Plan 
• Works cooperatively, builds strong relationships, and communicates effectively with Canyon ISD staff and parents/guardians
• Manage the daily operations of the program including activities and facility management
• Possess knowledge of good business and administrative practices
• Maintain high standards of customer service and exceptional skills related to conflict management and dispute resolutions
• Evaluate the program’s procedures and protocols using formal and informal assessments on the standards and indicators outlined in the program
• Ensure that all program staff comply with rules, procedures, policies and protocols of Canyon ISD.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training all staff members
• Maintain inventory including equipment, supplies, and snacks
• Ensure that all staff are supervised and performing daily responsibilities
• Maintain a secure and safe learning environment
• Design and implement a high quality program that responds to the needs and interests of school age students
• Monitor procedures and processes to ensure that activities are related to program outcomes
• Ensure that activities directly contribute toward a positive, purposeful, and orderly environment, thereby creating an enjoyable place for students to learn, play, and grow both socially and emotionally
• Implement each campus’ student behavior expectation system by working closely with campus principals
• Develop and implement an outreach program for community partner involvement
• Develop and evaluate operational handbooks 
• Workly directly with the Canyon ISD finance department on tuition, fees, budgets, and payroll
• Other duties as assigned

PERSONAL GROWTH AND WORK HABITS:

• Seek professional growth opportunities by attending training, networking with other school districts, and staying current on the latest research in after school programming
• Demonstrate integrity, high standards of ethics, competency, good judgment, and self control
• Maintain friendly interactions, written and verbal,  with all parents, students, teachers, administrators, co-workers and community partners
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to CISD and the program’s goals
• Meet task completion deadlines established by the district

WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS:  

Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy, procedures and data, coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Daily district wide travel, prolonged use of computer, occasional lifting up to 50lbs

Reports to: Yolanda Delaney, Director of Elementary School Leadership