Require Program Manager in San Diego, CA
Job title: Program Manager
Company: Mission Edge San Diego
Job description: About the Ed Ladder: The Ed Ladder (TEL) is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed by educators in 2013 to assist under-served learners, i.e., those students who proverbially "fall through the cracks," through supplemental academic instruction and mentoring on study and life skills. A ladder enables us to get to a place we otherwise would be unable to reach. The ED Ladder gets into those very cracks and reinforces students? capabilities so they can climb out themselves.
The Program Manager I will play a crucial role in overseeing the testing and curriculum coordination efforts, focusing on proctoring tests for K-12th graders, managing online testing databases, and coordinating with testing with teachers. The Program Manager will also support a team of Academic Coaches while monitoring their progress with students. This is a full-time (38 hours per week) hybrid remote position with a flexible schedule, but must be available when needed during the hours of 4pm - 8pm, Monday through Friday.
Testing and Curriculum Coordination (70%)
- Proctor pre-and post-tests in person to K-12th graders in English Language Arts and Math.
- Prepare online tests and upload sensitive information into the online testing database.
- Upload test results into our online tutoring database
- Travel to various sites in locations all over San Diego County, from Mira Mesa to Otay Mesa.
- Photocopy, distribute, collect, and organize all materials as needed.
- Train Academic Coaches on how to proctor their own tests and use the Renaissance platform.
- Coordinate with Academic Coaches and school administration on testing schedule and the drop-off and pick-up of materials.
- Respond to Academic Coach's questions at a moment?s notice
- Create testing reports
- Support the Education Director with interpreting the testing data and aligning the correct educational interventions for the Academic Coaches
- Ensure teachers are following the testing protocols accurately and timely
- Manage a caseload of at least 10 Academic Coaches
- Support with recruiting new Academic Coaches and marketing of the program
- Participate in the Academic Coach hiring process
- Regularly travel to different worksites and observe staff
- Contribute to annual reviews for Academic Coaches
- Build rapport and a supportive culture between Academic Coaches and The Ed Ladder administrative staff
- Monitor Academic Coaches on virtual Zoom meetings with students
- Monitor Academic Coaches written reports on Oases
- Follow up with Academic Coaches? questions and concerns
- Act as a substitute teacher for Academic Coaches when needed
- Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience with test-proctoring.
- Must be organized, adhere to strict deadlines, and have exquisite attention to detail.
- Must be technically savvy, willing to use two different databases, have comfort with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.
- Must be able to communicate professionally with The Ed Ladder administrators, Academic Coaches, teachers, school administrators, and students.
- Must have access to a personal computer, Internet, and a telephone.
- Must be willing and able to work in-person and travel to worksites.
- Must be willing to respond by telephone to Academic Coaches emergencies between the hours of 4pm-8pm.
- Must work well under pressure, be patient, and be professional when working with diverse populations.
- Experience with Renaissance platforms
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Teaching credential in a related field: English, math, or multiple subject credential
- Life experiences similar to the student population
- Experience working with special needs populations
- $20 per hour when working on testing and curriculum coordination, and managing Academic Coaches
- $22 per hour when working as a substitute Academic Coach in Title I and Youth in Transition programs with individual students
- $25 per hour when working as a substitute Academic Coach in the Altus School program
- $25 per hour when working as a substitute Academic Coach in Title I and Youth in Transition programs with 2+ students
- Health insurance stipend of $80.77 per pay period
- Cell phone usage stipend of $25/month
- 14 days PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
- Candidates must be willing to be vaccinated or be tested weekly for Covid-19, and willing to work in a hybrid environment
- Candidates must be able to pass a Live Scan background check and a TB test as a requirement for employment.