Part Time Program Manager (Lower Merion, PA)

As a Part Time Program Manager at Right At School, your key responsibilities include delivering engaging enrichment programs, coaching and developing a team of educators, and collaborating closely with school staff to enhance the overall instructional experience. You'll participate in community events to represent Right At School and manage safety standards while ensuring a fun environment for children.

To apply for the Part Time Program Manager role at Right At School, you should have at least one year of experience supervising others, a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of two years of experience working with children, particularly in a childcare setting. Additionally, 30 college credits in childcare-related coursework is preferred.

At Right At School, we prioritize your professional growth! As a Part Time Program Manager, you'll have access to over 600 online courses covering topics such as leadership and child development. We also offer opportunities to earn school-age professional development certificates alongside transferable continuing education credits.

The pay for the Part Time Program Manager position at Right At School ranges from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on your education and prior experience. This competitive compensation reflects our commitment to hiring dedicated educators who contribute positively to our children's learning experiences!

The culture at Right At School is fun, engaging, and community-driven. We’re committed to building a supportive environment where educators can thrive and feel involved. From guided training experiences to numerous career growth opportunities, you’ll be part of a team that values inspiration, collaboration, and a love for learning!

When discussing your experience managing a team, highlight specific instances where you led educators or support staff. Explain how you motivated them and ensured program quality, focusing on any curriculum implementation or staff development initiatives you might have introduced.

Discuss strategies you have implemented to ensure safety, such as supervision protocols and emergency procedures. Include how you incorporate engaging activities while addressing the diverse needs of children, ensuring all feel included and valued.

Explain your conflict resolution process, including active listening and facilitating open communication. It’s essential to demonstrate your ability to mediate peacefully while fostering a respectful workspace where everyone feels valued.

Talk about your efforts in communicating with parents through newsletters, meetings, or community events. Share examples of how you have successfully fostered partnerships to enhance the educational experience for children.

Discuss how you would integrate the Disguised Learning curriculum into your programs, perhaps mentioning specific activities that align with educational goals. Highlight how you would promote the curriculum through staff training and parent engagement strategies.

Talk about using feedback from parents and students, as well as evaluating student engagement and achievement levels. Share any tools or metrics you would use to assess program effectiveness and areas for improvement.

Illustrate your experience working with children with various special needs, including any specific methods you've used or training you've completed. Explain how you adapt activities to ensure inclusivity and engagement for all children.

Choose a specific example where you identified an area for improvement within a program and describe the action steps you took. Focus on the outcomes and how your initiative positively influenced children and staff.

Discuss your organizational skills and time management techniques that allow you to maintain a balance between paperwork and hands-on engagement with children. Emphasize the importance of both elements and how you ensure that neither is neglected.

Share your passion for education and the mission of Right At School. Discuss how you align with the company's core values and how you see yourself contributing positively to the community and the love of learning it promotes.