TITLE: Interim Stars K5 Program Manager
OBJECTIVE: Manage the Afterschool & Summer Programs for Grades K- 5
SCOPE: This position interacts specifically with Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families in the Afterschool Program at Stars
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
SALARY: $27 per hour
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30, 2025
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Associate Director
Supervises Program Assistants
Collaborates with internal staff and community partners
Member of Stars staff
HOURS: Up to 35 hours per week
Occasional weekend events
Flexible administrative hours
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate possesses:
- experience working with students grade K-5
- experience with parent engagement
- background in mindfulness, trauma informed and restorative practices
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Spanish-speaking skills preferred
- a high level of integrity, self-motivation, and desire for excellence
- an Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- proficiency in Google products
- whole-heartedly agree with Stars mission, vision, values and service covenant
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
- Develop and implement age-appropriate, engaging curricula and activities that align with the mission and goals of Stars. Summer focus will include art, reading and play along with other topics.
- Oversee the daily operations of the K-5 program, including scheduling, activity planning, and resource allocation.
- Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students, adhering to safety and health protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to meet student needs and improve outcomes.
- Support and Art event to help get supplies to fire impacted families
Student Support
- Build positive relationships with students to foster trust, belonging, and a sense of community.
- Address individual student needs by providing academic support, encouragement, and resources.
- Identify and respond to behavioral challenges in a constructive manner, implementing positive discipline strategies.
Team Leadership
- Supervise program staff and volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality programming.
- Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and goals.
Family and Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's progress and program activities.
- Act as a liaison between Stars, some community organizations to support students and families.
- Organize family events, workshops, and opportunities for parental involvement.
Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and program activities.
- Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, challenges, and successes for the Associate Director.
- Manage program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources.
Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other program leads to align K-12 initiatives and create seamless transitions between age groups.
- Participate in organizational meetings, events, and trainings as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
The Interim Program Lead will collaborate with:
- Associate Director for planning, evaluation, and mentoring
- Program Assistants for planning, implementation strategies, and mentoring
- Community Engagement Coordinator for volunteer relationships
- Engagement Manager for donor relations
- Stars program families for relationship building, partnership and volunteerism
- Stars’ staff, volunteers, ministry leaders, and community partners for support
- Pasadena Unified School District and Collaborate Pasadena for support
- Committee members and event organizers for support
- Speakers and trainers at workshops and conferences for support
- Physical ability to work around children including sitting, standing, kneeling and climbing stairs for extended periods of time.
- Work at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.
- Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English.
- Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations.