After School Programs Manager (2026-2027 SY)

Description

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 $60,450-$69,550, 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: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/

Core 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 Coordinator’s 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 Valor’s 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 school’s 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).

Leadership & Management Expectations:

The ASPM directly manages the After-School Coordinator and indirectly manages a diverse network of internal and external program leaders so the ASPM must:

• 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.

Interview Process:

Here is what you can expect in the process for this role:

1. Application Review

2. Phone Interview with Valor's Talent Team

3. Performance Task

4. Interview with Valor School Leaders 

5. Reference Checks

6. Offer Extension

Compensation & Benefits:

• 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. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.