06/23/2026
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Program Director to lead and elevate our small afterschool staff and service programs. This vital role involves overseeing the daily operations of the after-school and summer programs
The Program Director is responsible for leading the educational and academic components of the Rise & Shine After School Enrichment Program. This position focuses on improving scholar reading proficiency, academic achievement, and overall educational growth while providing leadership, coaching, and support to program staff and volunteers. The Program Director ensures that every scholar receives high-quality academic support through guided reading, tutoring, homework assistance, enrichment activities, and individualized learning plans.
The Program Director serves as the educational leader of the program, working directly with scholars, staff, volunteers, families, and schools to create measurable academic outcomes and foster a culture of learning, encouragement, and excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Educational Leadership
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of all academic programming.
Develop and maintain a strong literacy and reading-focused curriculum.
Ensure scholars receive effective homework assistance and individualized academic support.
Monitor scholar academic progress through report cards, assessments, teacher feedback, and tutoring records.
Develop intervention strategies for scholars who are struggling academically.
Create individualized learning goals for scholars needing additional support.
Promote a culture that values reading, learning, curiosity, and academic achievement.
Coordinate guided reading groups and literacy enrichment activities.
Ensure educational activities align with Rise & Shine's mission and goals.
Reading and Literacy Development
Oversee the program's reading and literacy initiatives.
Assess scholar reading levels and growth throughout the year.
Select age-appropriate and culturally relevant reading materials.
Train staff and volunteers in effective reading instruction strategies.
Coordinate guest readers, literacy events, and reading challenges.
Track reading proficiency and literacy outcomes.
Encourage family engagement in scholar reading development.
Scholar Success and Academic Monitoring
Maintain academic progress records for all scholars.
Review report cards and communicate academic concerns with families.
Collaborate with teachers and school personnel when appropriate.
Identify scholars requiring additional educational interventions.
Celebrate scholar achievements and academic milestones.
Develop systems to monitor attendance, participation, and educational outcomes.
Staff Leadership and Team Development
Provide daily leadership, mentoring, and support to program staff.
Foster a collaborative, positive, and mission-driven team culture.
Conduct regular staff meetings focused on scholar success and educational outcomes.
Coach staff in classroom management, tutoring techniques, and youth development practices.
Assist with onboarding and training of new staff and interns.
Support staff professional development and continuous learning.
Model professionalism, teamwork, and positive communication.
Volunteer Coordination and Support
Work closely with volunteer tutors and reading mentors.
Provide training and resources for volunteers.
Match volunteers with scholars based on educational needs.
Monitor volunteer effectiveness and scholar engagement.
Ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and connected to the mission.
Family Engagement
Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
Communicate scholar academic progress regularly.
Support parent-teacher conference participation when needed.
Facilitate educational workshops and family engagement opportunities.
Encourage families to support reading and learning at home.
Program Quality and Evaluation
Collect and analyze educational outcome data.
Prepare reports on scholar progress and program effectiveness.
Establish measurable goals related to literacy, academic achievement, and scholar development.
Use data to improve programming and educational outcomes.
Assist with grant reporting related to educational performance measures.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Elementary Education, Reading Education, Youth Development, or related field experience required.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
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