After School Programs Manager (2026-2027 SY)

Location: In-person on-site position based in Nashville TN

Employment Type: Full-time 12-month role

Salary: The salary range for this role is between $60450-$69550 and placement within that range is based on comparable leadership experience

About the Role: The After-School Program Manager (ASPM) reports directly to the Chief Engagement and Insight Officer (CEIO) and is responsible for establishing maintaining and curating a thriving creative and diverse offering of after-school programming across all three Valor campuses under the Fine Arts Clubs and Enrichment (FACE) umbrella.

The ASPM is both a strategic thinker and operational executor by overseeing program vision logistics enrollment leader support quality control and family communication. This role requires proactive collaboration with the CEIO for strategic problem-solving planning and continuous improvement.

Because the ASPM indirectly manages multiple internal and external stakeholders strong systems visible leadership presence timely responsiveness and consistent feedback are essential to success.

About Valor:
Founded in 2014 Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing public charter school network in Nashville Tennessee serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our mission is to create a community where students of all backgrounds have equitable access to an education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. Learn more about Valor: Responsibilities:

FACE & After-School Leadership

• Establish vision for FACE programming.
• Manage all after-school programming by providing operational and logistical support for program leaders.
• Manage and provide ongoing coaching to the After-School Coordinator and ensure continuity of operations by assuming the Coordinators responsibilities as needed in their absence.
• Develop and execute FACE program leader training sessions each semester ensuring leaders are prepared to deliver high-quality engaging experiences.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of after-school clubs and programs to assess quality student engagement safety and alignment to FACE standards.
• Provide consistent timely and actionable feedback to program leaders based on walkthrough observations.
• Identify growth areas and implement strategic improvements.
• Solve problems in real time with sound judgment and initiative.
• Establish yearly after-school programming goals and priorities aligned to Valors long-term vision.
• Oversee fall and spring club enrollment and program launches.
• Align after-school programming with organizational priorities and student experience goals.
• Execute and monitor the tuition and club payment pipeline.
• Process FACE expense reimbursements and purchases.
• Oversee the late pick-up tracking system and fee enforcement
• Oversee scholar data entry and management for FACE programming.
• Manage and respond to parent concerns questions and input regarding after-school programs and FACE events.
• Maintain consistent clear and frequent communication of FACE events to families.
• Collaborate with each schools Directors of Operations to determine best use of space and resources.
• Partner with the Director of Finance and CEIO to develop and manage the FACE budget.
• Develop FACE marketing materials and execute FACE events (e.g. FACE Gala).

• Respond to all emails and stakeholder communication within 48 hours providing complete and clear responses.
• Demonstrate professional flexibility in daily scheduling. While standard hours are 9:30am-5:30pm the role requires adaptability to meet the needs of scholars families program leaders and events.
• Maintain visible and accessible leadership presence during after-school hours.
• Provide consistent and varied feedback to program leaders (in-person virtual written) ensuring clarity accountability and professional growth.
• Use daily walkthrough data to drive coaching conversations and program improvement.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with families community partners and internal teams through exceptional communication and follow-through.
• Model proactive problem-solving rather than reactive management.

To ensure student safety and seamless campus operations the ASPM steps in to support direct administrative tasks during peak hours or in the temporary absence of the After-School Coordinator including:

• Check in and contact parents of late scholars to coordinate pickup
• Manage FACE inbox and other administrative tasks
• Manage communication between Valor employees families and FACE program leaders

Critical Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in operations logistics and/or people management in a leadership capacity preferably in an educational environment (though not a requirement) such as a grade level leader program manager youth leader or similar.
• Strong organizational creative problem solving & leadership skills
• Bilingual preferred not required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional relationship building & people management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Google Suite.

1. Application Review
2. Phone Interview with Valors Talent Team
3. Performance Task
4. Interview with Valor School Leaders
5. Reference Checks
6. Offer Extension

• We offer robust retirement and benefits plan through Metro Nashville Public School
• We offer comprehensive health (medical dental and vision) and retirement benefits
• We have a fully-paid parental leave policy
• We offer 15 days of PTO plus a PTO Sharing program
• Free access to an on-site strength & conditioning facility Vanderbilt Health Clinic retirement counseling and mental health support and resources
• We offer employee laptops and unlimited supplies
• Full-time employees wishing to enroll their child at Valor in grades 5-12 will be placed at the top of the new student waitlist.