Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Program Director: Transitional Leadership Role
Big Ideas Educational Services
Big Ideas Educational Services
 
Location
Miami-Dade County, Florida
 
Compensation
Competitive leadership compensation aligned with an annualized salary equivalent of approximately $80,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Type

Transitional Leadership Opportunity with Pathway to Full-Time Executive Leadership

About Big Ideas Educational Services

Big Ideas Educational Services is a fast-growing educational organization committed to delivering high-quality after-school, summer, enrichment, academic intervention, and youth development programming to students and families throughout Miami-Dade County.

As our organization continues to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who is ready to help shape the next phase of growth. This opportunity is designed for a high-capacity professional who thrives in fast-paced educational environments, understands systems and leadership development, and is excited about building alongside an organization with a strong vision for impact and sustainability.

Position Overview

The Program Director will provide operational and strategic leadership across multiple educational program sites while supporting staff development, compliance, program quality, and organizational growth initiatives.

This role starts as a transitional leadership position, giving both the organization and the candidate time to assess long-term leadership alignment, operational capacity, and organizational fit before moving into a permanent executive leadership role with benefits and advancement opportunities.

We're looking for a leader who isn't just seeking a job but is ready to grow with an organization that's expanding its impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of after-school and summer programming across multiple sites
• Supervise and support Site Managers, instructional staff, operational teams, and support personnel
• Monitor program quality, compliance, staffing structures, and student engagement
• Conduct regular site visits, coaching conversations, and leadership meetings
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development systems
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, licensing expectations, and safety procedures
• Review staffing schedules, attendance systems, payroll coordination, and operational reporting
• Collaborate with school administrators, community partners, families, and leadership teams
• Assist in strengthening organizational systems, procedures, and leadership infrastructure
• Analyze operational needs and implement strategic solutions that support sustainable growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and student-centered leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or management experience in education, youth development, nonprofit operations, or school-based programming
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience supervising teams and providing staff coaching and feedback
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience with compliance oversight, operational systems, and program management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site educational or after-school programs
• Knowledge of grant-funded programming, including 21st CCLC initiatives
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational growth
• Experience developing leadership teams and operational systems

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a leader who:

• Believes in building strong educational systems and teams
• Leads with professionalism, structure, and accountability
• Is solution-oriented and adaptable
• Can effectively support and develop staff
• Understands the importance of compliance, consistency, and operational excellence
• Wants to grow into long-term executive leadership within a developing organization
• Is passionate about student success and community impact

Growth Opportunity

This role is intentionally structured as a Transitional Leadership Opportunity to allow time for meaningful evaluation, leadership development, and organizational alignment.

Successful candidates may be considered for transition into a permanent full-time executive leadership role with benefits, expanded responsibilities, and long-term growth opportunities within the organization.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position requires:

• Regular travel between program sites
• School-day operational meetings
• After-school program supervision
• Occasional evenings, weekends, trainings, and special events as needed

The ideal candidate must be flexible, highly responsive, and comfortable working in active educational environments.

Why Join Big Ideas Educational Services?

• Opportunity to help shape a growing educational organization
• Leadership role with long-term advancement potential
• Collaborative and mission-driven environment
• Direct impact on students, families, and communities
• Opportunity to build systems and influence organizational growth
• Work alongside a passionate and expanding leadership team