Part Time After School Site Program Manager (Mesquite)
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Lead the way. Own the impact.
Right At School provides Before & After School, Summer Camp, and Break Camp programs at 1,200+ schools across the country. Our programs deliver hands-on enrichment activities, homework support, active play, social-emotional learning, and more — all guided by a mission to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind.
As a Program Manager, you’ll lead a team and oversee daily operations — coaching staff, ensuring safety and compliance, building relationships with families and school partners, and facilitating activities with kids as needed — while gaining valuable leadership and operations experience in the education field.
In short, your day-to-day leadership is what turns a good program into a great one, for your team and every child you serve.
Pay Rate: $20–$24 per hour (based on education and experience)
Program Hours: After School - Monday through Friday)- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (may vary slightly) NO WEEKENDS!
Schedule
- Part-time; hours may include before school, after school, recess care, and/or full-day care during breaks, depending on site needs.
Location
- Located inside The Mesquite area schools.
Texas State Requirements (please review to confirm you meet the requirements prior to responding)
- High School Diploma/GED
- 21 years of age
- One year of previous experience in childcare in a group licensed childcare setting or school-type setting (will require verification). Must be verifiable
- Must be 21 years of age with a High School diploma/GED.
- One year of supervisor/management experience
- 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, management, or CDA (transcripts and/or training certificates will be required for verification)
- Live within the listed school district area
- Fluent in English; bilingual is a plus
What You’ll Do
Lead and support a team of Educators, providing coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance
Keep site documentation, licensing standards, and safety and attendance protocols up to date and compliant with state and company standards
Oversee daily check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accurate “name to face” attendance records
Communicate regularly with families, school partners, and your Area Manager, responding promptly to emails, calls, and inquiries during program hours
Plan and oversee daily enrichment curriculum, movement, team games, and independent activity stations delivered by your team
Address and resolve day-to-day issues or conflicts among staff, students, or families
Monitor the program environment for safety, addressing hazards and ensuring safety protocols are followed
Report incidents, injuries, or safety concerns promptly and maintain accurate documentation
What You’ll Gain
Current educators & teachers: Step into real leadership experience — coaching a team and owning site operations.
Experienced managers from other fields: Bring your management background into a high-impact role in your community.
Retired teachers or administrators: Stay connected to your passion for education, at a leadership level.
Parents: Lead a program at your own kid’s school, with free RAS tuition for staff.
Career-track growth for all: Many of RAS’s Area and Regional Managers started as Program Managers.
What We’re Looking For
Experience managing competing priorities while delivering quality service to staff, families, and school partners
High school diploma or GED completed
Experience working with children, including those with unique or special needs
Coursework or training in child development or a related field (preferred)
Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with both adults and children
Comfortable modeling professional standards around students, parents, staff, and community members
Familiarity with Google Workspace or willingness to learn
At least 21 years of age
Benefits & Perks
- Health & Wellness: Medical/virtual care, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
- Physical Wellness: Supplemental insurance (e.g., short & long-term disability)
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial coaching
- Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft protection, transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in RAS before/after school programs (site-dependent)
- Additional Perks: Free NAA professional membership, TicketsAtWork perks program, cell phone discounts
- All benefits and perks have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.
- Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
- High school diploma or GED completed
- 1 plus years experience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needs
- 1 years of supervisory experience
- Coursework or training in child development and/or related field is a PLUS
- Communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
- Ability to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
- Familiarity with Google technology software or willingness to learn
- Ability to meet state-specific requirements; FA/CPR, Mandated Reporter, Cleared TB
- 21 years of age of older
About Right at School
Providing safe, engaging, and meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs.
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