Afterschool Program Manager; part-time

After school Program Manager

The After school Program Manager will work under the direction of the St. Paul Director of Operations. The After school Program Manager provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of a high-quality after school program. This position oversees daily programming, supervises and trains staff, builds and maintains strong partnerships with families and community organizations, and ensures engaging academic, social-emotional, and enrichment opportunities for scholars.

Working collaboratively with school staff, community partners, and Prodeo's Activities Coordinator, the After school Program Manager creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where students and families can thrive.

This is a part-time role, approximately 24 hours per week.

Prodeo Academy, a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities, is a meaningful education solution that is closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values:
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engagement. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community.

Program Leadership

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily after school programming.
• Develop engaging academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, recreation, arts, and enrichment activities.
• Ensure programming is developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with student needs.
• Coordinate on-site operations during after school programming (approximately 2:30–5:30 p.m.).

Leadership

• Train, supervise, and support after school staff and volunteers.
• Provide coaching, scheduling, and ongoing professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture focused on student success.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and service providers.
• Strengthen relationships with families through ongoing communication and engagement opportunities.
• Support family partnership initiatives that encourage participation and connection to school.

Program Administration

• Monitor student attendance and participation.
• Assist with program assessment, evaluation, and data collection required by grant funding.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with grant expectations.
• Support continuous program improvement through data-informed decision making.

• Experience planning and leading youth programs, after school programs, or educational enrichment activities.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading staff or volunteers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators, and community partners.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to collect, organize, and report program data.

• Experience working with diverse and multilingual communities.
• Experience with grant-funded programming.
• Multilingual in Karenni is highly preferred.
• Experience with family engagement and community partnerships.

• Commitment to Prodeo Academy's mission and values.
• Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, including scholars and families.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Data-driven mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong ethical judgment.

• Ability to stand and move around the classroom for extended periods.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs (e.g., instructional materials, student supports).
• Ability to support students…