Shift Manager

About This Role As the 2nd Shift Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless experience for children and staff as the extended day program transitions from afternoon discovery to evening care. You will lead with excellence, overseeing daily operations with a focus on safety, engagement, and quality, while continuing our mission of hands‑on learning. This role bridges the gap between day and evening, providing critical support and leadership to our community. What You’ll Do Your Mission (Leadership That Nurtures) Regulatory Guardianship: Ensure adherence to academy policies, safety protocols, and SC DSS regulations during operating hours as the senior administrator on duty for the 2nd shift. Operational Leadership: Provide strong and visible leadership, overseeing the daily heartbeat of the academy while the sun sets. Student Experience: Implement academic support and enrichment activities, fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Emergency Management: Proactively address and resolve student or staff concerns and emergencies effectively and efficiently, serving as the primary lead for health‑related emergencies or student wellness concerns during the shift. Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain all wellness and incident logs to ensure 100% adherence to SC DSS standards. Collaborative Partnership: Liaise with 2nd‑shift parents and communicate daily activities or incidents to the Academy leadership. Team Empowerment: Supervise and support 2nd‑shift educators and support personnel, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Daily Operations: Manage the transition from afternoon to evening care, overseeing the implementation of daily activities and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Key Responsibilities 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Debrief with the morning leadership team and review staffing rosters to ensure compliant supervision ratios. 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Monitor afternoon curriculum, assist with classroom transitions, and oversee dinner service while greeting families during pickup. 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Log medication records and incident reports, complete compliance checklists, and assist in classroom sanitation. 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM: Conduct a final walkthrough, secure the facility, and send the end‑of‑day report to the Executive Director. Requirements Professional Competencies: Proactive self‑starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement. Skill Set: Strong understanding of child development and positive behavior management techniques. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field preferred. Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in an educational setting, with a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and problem‑solving skills to build lasting relationships with parents and staff. Essentials: Ability to pass all required background checks and clearances. Nice To Haves Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is highly desirable. CNA Certification & Experience: A current South Carolina CNA certification and prior nursing assistant experience are highly preferred, providing valuable expertise in overseeing evening health protocols and student wellness. Benefits Professional Impact: The opportunity to shape the foundational years of our students in a real‑world educational setting. Professional Development: Access specialized training and mentorship to grow as an educator and leader. Total Rewards: Competitive salary commensurate with your experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and PTO. About Us Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands‑on learning environment that is technology‑focused and can integrate classroom‑to‑home management. #J-18808-Ljbffr