Job Title: Manager of Out of School Time Programs
Date Posted: 8/14/2020
Job Function: Operations
Grade Level: Elementary/Middle School
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date:

ABOUT MERIDIAN
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school with an elementary campus located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor and a middle school campus situated nearby in Columbia Heights. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we serve one of the largest Latinx populations in DC charter schools. Meridian is committed to serving our local community, and one-third of our students live within a half mile of our campuses. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian's strengths include two beautiful campuses with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager of Out of School Time (OST) Programs will lead and manage Meridian's 21st CCLC grant program, as well as the day-to-day activities of the before and after school program and the summer school/camp program. Approximately 300+ students participate in these programs during the school year and nearly 200 students during the summer.

Specific onsite work hours during the school year will vary depending on programmatic need but will include supervision of the before care program (6:30-8:00 am) and after school activities (3:00-6:00 pm), including oversight of the school's external aftercare and enrichment partners. Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manager of OST Programs will be required to supervise programming taking place virtually, in-person, and a hybrid of virtual and in-person programming. The Manager of OST Programs is also responsible for grant reporting in accordance with OSSE reporting requirements for the 21st CCLC grant.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee all aspects of the before and after school program and summer program, including program design, curriculum, staffing, daily operations including communication with families, and program quality
• Oversee all aspects of the grant, including grant reporting, documentation, and evaluation
• Oversee start-up of the grant-funded program, including virtual OST support and coordination across providers
• Organize program logistics, such as registration, schedules, lesson plan collection, snack and space, supply requests, and other programmatic needs
• Maintain student participation and attendance throughout the year via recruitment and retention activities, including student voice and choice engagement strategies
• Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment, virtually and in-person
• Observe activities daily; review performance of staff and provide suggestions, demonstrations, and assistance for improvement, as needed
• Monitor student behavior on site during program hours and utilize appropriate discipline measures, as necessary
• Acquire and manage program equipment, materials/supplies, and facilities
• Working with the Food Services team, coordinate food distribution to student participants and monitor the proper tracking and accounting for all food given out
• Collaborate with school leadership to ensure program delivery aligns with academic goals in relation to student achievement and performance
• Collaborate with Director of Operations and Manager of School, Family and Community Engagement to develop and maintain site budget and any grant compliance requirements
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration)
• Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with program staff, school administration, and parents
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Meridian is seeking educators with the following education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
• 5+ years of experience working with school age youth (K-8) in a school or after-school setting
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to lead and work with diverse populations
• Passion for working with ALL students, particularly students with disabilities and English language learners
• Program coordination skills, including the ability to plan, specify tasks, supervise staff, problem solve, and implement activities
• Grant management and reporting experience
• Ability to manage community partnerships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience innovatively developing new programming
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision
• A desire to be an active part of a diverse community of educators, scholars, and families
• A strong work ethic, individual drive, and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
• First Aid/CPR certified
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Meridian Public Charter School offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
Do you believe that every child deserves the right to a high quality education? Do you want to prepare students for unlimited global opportunities?

Apply today! Join us as a Manager of Out of School Time Programs.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School's EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.