Education Manager

Final date to receive applications:
July 26, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Education Manager is responsible for oversight and direction of all educational programs within the Before and After Care facilities of the association. Implementation of the structure of learning within these programs includes the planning, organizing, training, and data collection for curriculum within the BASE and Kids Unlimited (KU) programs. These services contribute to a growth mindset and an increased social and emotional competence in children.

The Education Manager facilitates the implementation of an education curriculum and provides educational resources for staff and parents, while ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practices in the field of school age programs. The Education Manager ensures that best practices with the special needs population is compliant with state and federal guidelines and also aligns with the vision of the Y.BENEFITS:

We offer an extensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes:

Free Household Membership Medical Dental & Vision Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Retirement benefits will vest at 12% after 2 years of employment

Discount on childcare and other Y programs

Paid Time Off Bereavement leave KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

The Education Manager must have the knowledge and ability to provide direction and oversight for the education component of the school age audience with a specific focus on growth mindset and social, emotional learning. He/she will work under the direction of the BASE Child Care Director to ensure high quality programming initiatives and experiences are taking place, providing additional resources or support as needed.

The Education Manager must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with community agencies, local school administrators, the Licensing Coordinator and Program Managers to ensure all base sites and employees are in compliance with licensing and YMCA standards and to enhance the program.

The Education Manager must have the ability to effectively provide supervision for the Kids Unlimited and Good Vibes Programs including leadership of staff.

He/She must oversee and track the professional development for the BASE department staff as a whole in the areas of development, curriculum planning and best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Training Collaborates with Childcare Directors to develop a program-wide training plan to prepare for staff training needs.

Stays abreast of applicable regulations and regularly updates training to ensure program compliance.

Assists teaching staff in understanding and interpreting child observation data and establishing appropriate individual child goals based on knowledge of child development.

Serves as a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) advisor as necessary for assessments and/or program curriculum.

Curriculum Plans, develops, implements, and maintains a system for administering and monitoring the provision of high quality education services for the BASE and KU programs.

Develops, implements, and maintains a system of continuous monitoring and evaluation of activities and works collaboratively with other managers to ensure provision of quality assurance within the program.

Develops age appropriate curricula and activities that promote optimal learning and development in the areas such as STEAM, literacy, numeracy, social skills and creative thinking to prepare students for 21st century learning.

Provides strategies and puts into place procedures to support social/emotional development as a focus in all age groups.

Designs and implements educational programs that align with the needs and interests of children in local communities, as well as any relevant educational standards or guidelines.

Kids Unlimited/Special Needs Community Develops, implements and actively manages Kids Unlimited Summer programs; maintains an active risk management process while working with the special needs population.

Assists with financial responsibilities and coordinates with the Childcare Business Office per Finance Department guidelines.

Oversees volunteer placement into appropriate programs for Kids Unlimited.

Assists with coordination of intervention from community agencies to ensure the provision of services for all children enrolled in the program.

Supports other staff, parents, and consultants for identification, referrals, parent permission, confidentiality of records, evaluation and individual program planning for children with special needs.

Ensures that services to children with disabilities are in compliance with federal regulations and laws governing disabilities efforts as defined in IDEA and ADA and assists in implementing intervention strategies within the classroom with the intent for teachers and other staff to be able to carry out strategies…