Head of Engineering Programme Management

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full-time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out-of-school program providers.
Our award-winning summer camps and after-school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, as well as its commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all.
EDMO's growth trajectory has been impressive, with expansion into multiple regions and over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California. Our organization's commitment to quality programming and equitable access has been acknowledged through various accolades, including:

Recipient of the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award
With a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, EDMO continues to make a positive difference in the lives of children and communities. Join our team and be part of an organization that is providing every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness!
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of their assigned comprehensive after-school program. This includes pre-season training, in-season program management, staff coaching and management, and interactions with students and parents. The Program Manager ensures the smooth operation of daily program activities, which include snack time, outdoor play, homework help, and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities. Exact parameters and daily schedules vary by partnership/site and the Program Manager is accountable for catering tools and information from the larger company to the specifics of their partnership/site. This is an on site role.
Maintains a positive relationship all key contacts of the Partnership.
Has healthy and positive relationships with all site staff including Principals, Office Staff, Teachers and Custodians.
Meets regularly with any relevant site staff to ensure smooth collaboration between the EDMO program and host site and adheres to any and all site specifications.
Manages site budget and ensures all line items are within agreed upon budget. Creates bi-weekly touchpoints to reconcile actuals with agreed upon budget. This includes flex budget (site specific supplies), all payroll expenses and when applicable staff appreciation and professional development.
Ensures payroll is on budget based on the agreements between EDMO and District Partners. Oversees payroll and ensures timesheets are accurate and overtime is under budget.
Manages, directs, and coordinates the programs for assigned location(s). Leads accountability for the site for which they are the Program Manager.
Able to observe student behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques, positive redirection, or appropriate corrective action as necessary to support students in making positive behavior choices, while collaborating with the Program Culture Manager when needed.
Collaborates with the Recruiting team to recruit, hire, and train effective program staff, capable of managing and leading a classroom and ensuring that staff are delivering EDMO's comprehensive after-school curriculum.
Maintains ongoing, supportive coaching, progressive counseling and goal setting for program staff.
Conducts performance reviews and evaluations for program staff.
Implements all EDMO's program policies and procedures. Closely follow all training guides, tools and written policies and be the expert on where to find answers from the provided tools when needed.
Plans and implements program activities for "Community Week" that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with EDMO values and submits plans within deadlines to the Program Culture Manager.
In addition, ensures the safety and well-being of all staff, children, and parents, fostering a positive program environment.
Leads all site staff meetings and training, including regular refreshers and safety demonstrations.
Trains, coaches and manages a team of Instructors (and a Site Assistant, if applicable).
Participates in all program training, professional development, and in-season meetings.
Provides exceptional customer service by anticipating and addressing any issues involving children, staff, partners, site staff or parents.
Communicates with parents as needed to keep them informed about their child's experiences in the program.
Manages site inventory, ensuring that all necessary materials are requested, received, and organized.
Passion and experience working with children.
Experience working with youth of all ages.
Previous involvement or experience in an after-school environment, either as staff or as a participant.
Proven experience in hiring, coaching and managing a team of employees.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, especially in interactions with parents and via computer (emails, slack to other EDMO staff, etc).
Experience in facilitating groups of children and proven classroom management.
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
Completion of 48 college units
If you are not already certified, some compensation will be provided to help obtain the certification.

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Incumbents may be required to to move bins of supplies off of delivery trucks and into needed classrooms/spaces or to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements : work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; Understand how to manage stress
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D.
Holiday Pay: 13 Federal Holidays + winter holidays (TBD closure days in December - January) - subject to specific site/school schedules.
After one year and 1000 hours of service, 401k with matching (immediate vesting when contributions begin).
Pretax Health and dependent care flex plans.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), including employee discounts on wellness and pet insurance.
Learning and development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning.

This is a Full time, regular exempt position. EDMO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment to creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.