Middle School Program Manager-MaliVai Washington
Categories Direct Service Provider
Expires Jun 30, 2025
Description
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is seeking a dedicated Middle School Program Manager for our Teen Center. The Middle School Program Manager is responsible for the daily oversight, planning, and execution of programs for students in grades 6–8. This individual serves as the lead point of contact for the middle school team and plays a critical role in implementing high-quality academic enrichment, leadership development, life skills programming, and behavioral support systems.
The Middle School Program Manager ensures that students are engaged in a safe, organized, and supportive environment, while also holding staff accountable for program quality, behavioral expectations, and overall student success. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, an effective communicator, and confident in managing both youth and staff dynamics.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Program Oversight & Implementation • Lead the design, development, and implementation of engaging and developmentally appropriate programming for middle school students, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and core values as well as grant requirements. • Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations of the middle school program including arrival/dismissal procedures, structured transitions, lesson delivery, and special events. • Ensure that all middle school programming meets grant deliverables and educational objectives, including daily lesson plans, enrichment activities, social-emotional learning, and leadership training. • Develop monthly calendars, student schedules, and event plans tailored to middle school needs. • Organize and supervise fun and interactive initiatives such as Talent Shows, Leadership Circles, Camp Olympics, College and Career Days, and Service Projects. • Coordinate field trips and outings that reinforce programming themes and expand students’ exposure to real-world learning opportunities. Student Development & Behavior Management • Monitor student behavior and engagement daily and provide redirection, re-teaching, or consequences based on the organization’s discipline policy. • Serve as the primary behavioral support for middle school students, maintaining detailed documentation of incidents and interventions. • Build relationships with students and implement initiative-taking strategies to support student motivation, self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills. • Create and maintain a positive classroom culture by reinforcing program rules, behavioral expectations, and structured transitions. • Conduct check-ins, small group discussions, and reflective circles with students needing additional support. Staff Supervision & Team Leadership • Supervise, support, and evaluate part-time middle school staff, including program staff, academic teachers, contractors, volunteers, and interns. • Ensure all staff understand and implement the daily schedule, policies, and student engagement strategies. • Provide on-the-job coaching to staff to improve instructional delivery, student engagement, and behavioral responses. • Host weekly team meetings to review goals, challenges, and upcoming plans. • Model professionalism and initiative-taking problem-solving in interactions with students, staff, and parents. Administrative & Operational Management • Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on student progress, program outcomes, and grant data as needed. • Maintain up-to-date documentation for student attendance, behavioral tracking, and academic monitoring. • Order supplies and materials, staying within budget guidelines and submitting requests in a timely manner. • Use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) to maintain staff communications, program schedules, evaluations, and inventory. • Ensure program classrooms and shared areas are maintained in an organized and clean manner, delegating staff to complete daily cleaning checklists. • Collaborate with the Business Director on documentation, staff timesheets, programming organization, and compliance-related tasks. • Always ensure student safety and proper supervision, including van transitions and event security.
Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and digital organizational tools. • Exceptional flexibility, diligence and time management skills • Proven ability to manage, redirect, and coach both staff and students in a firm yet respectful manner. • Outstanding communication, leadership, and team-building skills. • Ability to independently manage a dynamic schedule and respond quickly to behavioral or operational issues. • Familiarity with trauma-informed care, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and youth leadership programming is preferred. • Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening and Drug Test. • Valid Florida Driver’s License with the ability to drive students as needed. Work Environment & Expectations • Must be available Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm with occasional evening events.. • Must be available at least 2 Saturday’s each school quarter to manage Saturday School from 8:30-12:30pm. • Flexibility during school holidays, summer sessions, and special events which may fall outside of regular hours. • Expected to be a role model for youth and staff, promoting respect, responsibility, and accountability.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Youth Development, or a related field. An Associates degree with extensive experience with middle school students will be considered. • A minimum of 2 years of experience collaborating with youth in an educational or after-school setting, preferable with middle school aged students.
Salary/Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Eligible for PTO, matching retirement contributions, employer paid health insurance and other benefits based on employment classification.
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to: Terri@malwashington.com