Shift Manager (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

As the 2nd Shift Manager, you are the operational anchor of our extended day program. This role bridges the gap between afternoon discovery and evening care, ensuring that every child and staff member is supported in a high-quality, safe, and engaging environment. You will lead with a focus on excellence, managing the daily heartbeat of the academy while the sun sets, ensuring our mission of technology-focused, hands-on learning continues seamlessly.

Your Mission (Leadership That Nurtures)

• Operational Leadership: Provide strong and visible leadership as the senior administrator on duty for the 2nd shift.
• Team Empowerment: Supervise and support 2nd-shift educators and support personnel, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Regulatory Guardianship: Enforce adherence to academy policies, safety protocols, and SC DSS regulations during operating hours.
• Student Experience: Oversee the implementation of academic support and enrichment activities, ensuring a positive learning environment for all students.
• Emergency Management: Proactively address and resolve student or staff concerns and emergencies effectively and efficiently. Serve as the primary lead for health-related emergencies or student wellness concerns during the shift.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Oversee the maintenance of all wellness and incident logs to ensure 100% adherence to SC DSS standards.
• Collaborative Partnership: Act as the primary liaison for 2nd-shift parents and communicate daily activities or incidents to the Academy leadership.

Daily Operations: 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

• 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.

• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: With 5 to 8 years of experience in an educational setting, with a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Skill Set: Strong understanding of child development and positive behavior management techniques.
• 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.

• CNA Certification & Experience: A current South Carolina CNA certification and prior nursing assistant experience are highly preferred. This background is valuable for overseeing evening health protocols and student wellness.
• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is strongly preferred.

• 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.

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.