Program Manager - Wayzata Kids School Age Childcare

Title: Wayzata Kids Program Manager
Unaffiliated, Level 4
8 hours per day, 52 weeks per year 
Starting Annual Salary: $95,630

Position Description: 

We are looking for a dynamic and organized Wayzata Kids Program Manager to oversee the operations of our nine locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in school age childcare, proven leadership skills, and a genuine commitment to providing a safe and enriching experience for children. 

Wayzata Kids is a high quality childcare program part of the Wayzata Community Education program that provides childcare to students in grades K-5 before school, after-school, on days where this is no school, and in the summer. We provide a choice-based environment where children can grow, build friendships, and develop their social skills under the supervision of nurturing caregivers.

Responsibilities (see attached position description for complete list): 

• The Wayzata Kids Program Manager supervises nine Site Managers, three Inclusion Specialists, and the Community Education Nurse.
• Design, supervise and maintain a safe, positive environment which meets the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of the children in an inclusive setting.
• Develop and distribute Wayzata Kids promotions and communications to staff, parents, building admin pros and elementary principals
• Maintain accountability in all aspects of the program, complying with standards and certification guidelines.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, supervise and dismiss program staff
• Manage staff with weekly communication and regular site visits
• Conduct regular staff meetings
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Represent Wayzata Kids on district-wide committees

Benefits (including, but not limited to): 

• A fun, fast-paced work environment
• PTO (including 20 vacation days, sick and personal time)
• Health, Dental, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Employee Well-Being Program
• 403b retirement program
• PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

Qualifications:

• Please review attached Position Description

*This is a year-round position that reports to the Assistant Director of Youth Programs.  Hours are flexible, but most will include late afternoons in order to conduct site visits. 

Selection Procedure:
The position will remain open until Monday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m.