Before and After School Program Manager 2023-2024 School Year

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Program Manager in our Williamsville School District, Sweet Home District, and Amherst who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg and Williamsville, St. Andrew's Country Day School in Kenmore, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Aurora Waldorf School in West Falls.

Position Summary

The Program Manager oversees the daily operations of the assigned NYS OCFS licensed Just for Kids Before & After School location. To oversee the implementation of preplanned activities and create supplemental appropriate and engaging activities as needed for participants in a safe, supervised, structured environment, in alignment with OCFS regulations.

• Oversee the implementation of age appropriate daily activities and model appropriate activities to staff as needed.
• Schedule spaces of groups of children based on size, activity and maintaining ratios.
• Manage staff working at the program location and ensure staff are providing direct, competent supervision of children at all times.
• Create and disseminate regular staff communication to include upcoming week’s activities, schedule changes, special guests, etc.
• Ensure a positive work environment for staff.
• Timesheet approval and performance evaluations for staff.
• Maintain positive daily communications with children and their families, staff, District operations, and the Just for Kids program at large.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Any other duties specified by the Director of Just for Kids School Age Programs.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules - No Nights or Weekends!
• Competitive hourly rate
• Performance, Attendance, Retention, Inspection, and Referral Bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Stellar Dental Discount Plan
• Just for Kids School-Age Program Discount - Free Childcare
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k)

Recognition

Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

• Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)
• Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)
• Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
• Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
• UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)

Schedule:

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal (1:30pm -2:30pm depending on location) through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm), plus planning time, and biweekly Program Manager Meetings. Five-day availability required. 12-month employment options available through our break camps and summer camps.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in childcare
• 1 year supervisory experience in a childcare position
• 18 credits in education or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education preferred