After School Site Manager

Extended Care Program Site Manager

Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond.  Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 1060 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state. 

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Ming’s future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education.  As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website
www.yumingschool.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the School Principal, the ECP Site Manager is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and daily management of the Extended Care Program (ECP) at their school site. This includes supervising staff, ensuring high-quality programming, and maintaining consistent communication with families. The following is a list of key responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee overall ECP program operations at the school site, including scheduling, planning, and coordination of daily activities in partnership with the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Manager


• Coordinate the use of classrooms and shared spaces for ECP, enrichment, and other after school programming


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Staff Supervision & Support

• Supervise, coach, and support ECP staff in delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate academic, enrichment, and recreational programming


• Communicate effectively and professionally with ECP staff, Principal, ELOP Manager, enrichment providers, and families

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians, providing regular updates about the program and student experience


• Collaborate with school-day staff to support student behavior and continuity of care, particularly when behavioral challenges extend into the after school program

Student Support & Culture

• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for students and staff


• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse student population, using restorative practices and culturally responsive approaches to build community and address behavior

Operations & Administration

• Maintain and order site supplies and equipment as needed


• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including student attendance, snack sheets, and staff timecards


• Monitor and collect late fees


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all spaces used during after school hours


• Responsible for closing and securing the school site at the end of the day
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma


• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is a plus


• Experience working in camps or afterschool programs in a leadership role

• Basic computer skills including Google Suite applications


• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both orally and in writing; fluent in English


• Ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, or other secondary language is a plus


• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills


• Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds


• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic, creative, and start-up learning environment


• Belief and commitment to Yu Ming’s mission and core values

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

11 Months; Opportunity to work over during school breaks (Summer and October) 

TIME COMMITMENT

180-day school year, 8 student-free professional development days for collaboration with colleagues. Hours worked are Monday - Friday, 10:30am-6pm.

COMPENSATION

$32-35/hr. This is a full time, non-exempt position eligible for benefits and overtime compensation.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following on our jobs page. 

• Resume


• 2-3 Professional References

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. 

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.