Program Manager - Phoenix, AZ

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About Education Station:
Education Station is the nation's leading provider of high-quality K-12 supplemental instructional programs, partnering with schools and school districts to establish customized learning programs designed to improve student achievement. Education Station programs include supplemental reading and math instruction, individualized special education programs, summer school instruction, and supplemental educational services required under the No Child Left Behind Act.Our Mission and Culture:
Our mission is to be the preferred partner of schools, school districts, community organizations, and families, providing research-based educational and support services designed to improve student achievement. Our leaders share our sense of mission and are driven by the desire to improve the lives of at-risk children through education. Education Station is committed to providing our leadership with the resources and professional development needed to fulfill our mission; they are rewarded by achieving educational and economic goals, and, ultimately, through the positive social impact they make through their work.Description
The Program Manager supervises teams of instructors and is responsible for managing the delivery of Education Station’s reading and math programs to K-12 students in area schools. General responsibilities include but are not limited to: recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising teams of teachers; building and maintaining client/community relations to promote Education Station’s programs to promote student enrollment and retention; ensuring program quality and student achievement goals are met; managing customer satisfaction; and budget management.Preferred skills and experiences include:
Experience recruiting, managing, supervising, and motivating large teams (prior teaching experience highly desirable).
Experience leveraging established training resources to develop staff and assure service quality.
Past experience promoting products, services or program awareness through grass roots, community-based marketing techniques.
Ability to quickly build rapport in the local community, area faith-based organizations, and school administration to encourage student enrollment/retention and to manage client satisfaction.
Proven track record in containing costs and implementing cost savings measures.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a highly accountable environment to include report maintenance, record keeping, and budget management.
And understanding of the K-12 education environment and relationships within its key constituencies are highly desirable.
REQUIREMENTS
Additional Requirements
A minimum of 5 years experience in related areas of education and/or business.
Prior management of staff, operations, and budgets are required experiences.
A higher education degree is required
Bilingual a plusClosing
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.