TITLE: Interim Stars K5 Program Manager
OBJECTIVE: Manage the Afterschool & Summer Programs for Grades K 5
SCOPE: This position interacts specifically with Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families in the Afterschool Program at Stars
CLASSIFICATION: PartTime NonExempt
SALARY: $27 per hour
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 30 2025
RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Associate Director
Supervises Program Assistants
Collaborates with internal staff and community partners
Member of Stars staff
HOURS: Up to 35 hours per week
Occasional weekend events
Flexible administrative hours
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate possesses:
- experience working with students grade K5
- experience with parent engagement
- background in mindfulness trauma informed and restorative practices
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Spanishspeaking skills preferred
- a high level of integrity selfmotivation and desire for excellence
- an Associates degree Bachelors degree preferred
- proficiency in Google products
- wholeheartedly agree with Stars mission vision values and service covenant
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
- Develop and implement ageappropriate engaging curricula and activities that align with the mission and goals of Stars. Summer focus will include art reading and play along with other topics.
- Oversee the daily operations of the K5 program including scheduling activity planning and resource allocation.
- Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all students adhering to safety and health protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness making adjustments as needed to meet student needs and improve outcomes.
- Support and Art event to help get supplies to fire impacted families
Student Support
- Build positive relationships with students to foster trust belonging and a sense of community.
- Address individual student needs by providing academic support encouragement and resources.
- Identify and respond to behavioral challenges in a constructive manner implementing positive discipline strategies.
Team Leadership
- Supervise program staff and volunteers ensuring they are equipped to deliver highquality programming.
- Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing professional development for staff.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture ensuring alignment with the organizations values and goals.
Family and Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families keeping them informed and engaged in their childs progress and program activities.
- Act as a liaison between Stars some community organizations to support students and families.
- Organize family events workshops and opportunities for parental involvement.
Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance progress and program activities.
- Prepare regular reports on program outcomes challenges and successes for the Associate Director.
- Manage program budgets and ensure responsible use of resources.
Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other program leads to align K12 initiatives and create seamless transitions between age groups.
- Participate in organizational meetings events and trainings as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.
The Interim Program Lead will collaborate with:
- Associate Director for planning evaluation and mentoring
- Program Assistants for planning implementation strategies and mentoring
- Community Engagement Coordinator for volunteer relationships
- Engagement Manager for donor relations
- Stars program families for relationship building partnership and volunteerism
- Stars staff volunteers ministry leaders and community partners for support
- Pasadena Unified School District and Collaborate Pasadena for support
- Committee members and event organizers for support
- Speakers and trainers at workshops and conferences for support