Before & Aftercare Program Manager

Position Overview:

At KIPP St. Louis, we believe that every moment in a child's day is an opportunity for growth, engagement, and joy. Our Before & After Care Program extends learning beyond the school day, providing a safe, structured, and enriching environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Program manager is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of our Before & After Care programming across KIPP St. Louis schools. This leader ensures that our extended learning time is not just a service, but a high-quality, equity-centered program that aligns with KIPP’s commitment to educational excellence, inclusion, and student success. The Program manager will oversee curriculum development, staff supervision, program operations, and family engagement while maintaining a strong focus on continuous access for all students.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of Equity, ensuring that Before & After Care aligns with KIPP St. Louis' broader equity initiatives by eliminating barriers to participation, fostering a sense of belonging, and implementing culturally responsive practices.

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

12 month, Exempt; Grant funded

What you will do:

Program Leadership & Strategy: 

• Design, implement, and oversee a best-in-class Before & After Care program that integrates academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and recreational activities.

• Establish and maintain high expectations for program culture, ensuring it is inclusive, identity-affirming, and reflective of KIPP’s commitment to equity.

• Assess program effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback, making equity-driven improvements as needed.

Curriculum & Enrichment Development: 

• Develop and implement a robust curriculum that supports homework completion, literacy and numeracy reinforcement, STEM exploration, and social-emotional skill-building.

• Partner with school-based leadership to align programming with grade-level priorities and KIPP’s broader academic and culture goals.

• Ensure activities are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and designed to engage diverse learners.

Staff Supervision & Professional Development: 

• Recruit, hire, train, and coach a high-performing team of Site Supervisors and Activity Specialists.

• Provide ongoing professional development, with a focus on culturally responsive teaching, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusivity, and equity-centered leadership among program staff.

Operational Excellence & Safety Compliance:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth program delivery, including attendance tracking, student transitions, and facility management.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe, supportive, and accessible environment for all students.

• Manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and expand access for historically marginalized students.

• Collaborate with ARCHS to ensure full compliance with all financial and operational requirements, including budget oversight, grant reporting, and resource allocation to maximize program sustainability and effectiveness.

• Conduct regular site visits with ARCHS to ensure all program sites meet compliance standards set by ARCHS and state mandates, addressing any identified gaps and implementing corrective action plans as needed.

Family & Community Engagement: 

• Build strong relationships with families, ensuring they feel informed, engaged, and supported in their child’s extended learning experience.

• Develop initiatives to increase student participation, particularly among families facing economic or systemic barriers.

• Partner with community organizations, mentors, and local leaders to expand enrichment opportunities and provide additional resources for students.

Data Driven Decision Making

• Monitor program metrics, student attendance, and academic/social-emotional progress to drive equitable program improvements.

• Provide regular reports to the Vice President of Equity, ensuring program goals align with KIPP’s broader mission of educational access and inclusion.

Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred. 

• 3+ years of leadership experience (must have management of direct reports) in education, youth programming, or community engagement.

• Proven track record of managing teams, designing youth programs, and driving student success.

• Experience working with diverse student populations and implementing equity-focused practices.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.

• Ability to coach and develop staff in an identity-affirming, student-centered environment.

• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and eliminating barriers to student success.

Physical demands/mental demands/environmental factors:

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis including Google Suite

• Do occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling

• Frequently move about inside the office/school to access materials and equipment

• Occasionally position self to interact with students

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Interpret policy, procedures and data

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following for full time employees only:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental. 

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!

• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards

• Generous time off:

  • Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave

  • Paid parental leave for new families

  • Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break

  • Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

• On-going professional  development opportunities:

  • Weekly coaching sessions

  • Weekly school-based professional development

  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply! 

www.kippstl.org/apply

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.