Education Program Director

Company Description

Learning Club provides a positive, pivotal, educational experience for the children in Kansas City who need it most. The Program Director oversees all in-school, after-school, and summer programs, ensuring high-quality sessions, strong staff leadership, meaningful community engagement, and ongoing program improvement. This role is central to maintaining Learning Club’s standards of Positive, Pivotal, Educational programming.

• Classroom teaching or comparable leadership experience required
• Ability to work until approximately 6pm, 2–3 times per week during the school year
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds and walk short distances, including stairs
• Ability to drive a personal vehicle daily to Learning Club sites in Kansas City, KS
• Active and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Clear Learning Club background check

Key Responsibilities

Staff Leadership & Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop 8–12 program staff members
• Assign accountabilities, set objectives, and monitor performance
• Conduct formal and informal evaluations
• Provide training, professional development, and coaching through challenges
• Set and maintain staff work schedules, including school breaks
• Ensure program coverage and provide coverage when needed
• Hold regular meetings with direct reports

Direct Student Services & Program Operations

• Oversee daily program logistics, including:
• Scheduling
• Session flow and protocols
• Staff and volunteer assignments
• Purchasing and maintaining supplies within a budget
• Ensure staff have necessary materials, curriculum, and resources across in-school, after-school, and summer programs
• Supervise communication with families, interns, and school partners
• Manage attendance, student assessments (reading levels, SEL surveys), and required reporting

Program Quality, Refinement, & Impact

• Oversee program quality and impact optimization using session reviews, informal visits, and surveys
• Lead program improvement initiatives based on feedback and assessment
• Ensure all programs maintain the Learning Club standard of Positive, Pivotal, Educational experiences
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and organizational goals

Community Engagement

• Build meaningful relationships with school staff, community partners, volunteers, and families
• Represent Learning Club at meetings, events, and community engagements
• Assist families in connecting with community resources
• Maintain and utilize a community resource database

Summer Program Leadership

• Refine and strengthen summer programming
• Design and oversee summer sessions
• Manage staff assignments and scheduling
• Coordinate with partners to ensure quality and impact
• Prepare materials, logistics, and student supports

Position information

• Full time; 40 hours per week; Salary; exempt.
• Office at 3027 N. 54th St. in Kansas City, Kansas. Work is performed on-site in an office, schools, and community centers throughout KCK. No remote options are available.

Compensation

• $54,000 - $64,000 based on education and experience.
• Monthly stipend in lieu of company-provided healthcare
• Paid Time Off for all full- and part-time employees

Inquiries and résumés can be sent to ***email_hidden***