SY2025-26 Out of School Time Manager

NOTICE: All Ingenuity Prep employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment or must be approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Ingenuity Prep is a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and career of their choosing. Our innovative instructional model promotes small group learning for students, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. We are one of the highest performing schools in Ward 8 and proud recipients of a Bold Performance School award.  

To ensure success as the Ingenuity Prep Out of School Time Manager, you will report to the Director of Family and Community Engagement (DFCE). The Out of School Time Manager will work under the supervision of the DCFE to develop and manage all staff working for the before and after school program. This leader will have the ability to think critically to solve new and evolving issues, as well as be the point person for all families of students who attend the program. They will supervise staff who plan and execute both academic and enrichment activities designed to engage our students in a meaningful way. The OST Manager will be required to stay compliant with all requirements for OSSE Child Development Licensure for Child Development Center Directors. 

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

•  Mission: We’re closing the opportunity gap. Students and families in Southeast D.C. have too few options for high-quality elementary, middle, and high schools.  Ingenuity Prep aspires to right this systemic injustice, providing an exemplary educational option for Southeast D.C.’s students and families.
• Model: We pair high expectations with high support. Too often, our students are underestimated.  At Ingenuity Prep, an innovative teacher development model, paired with best-in-class training from strong instructional leaders, allows us to grow great teachers who, ultimately, lead high-expectation and high-support classrooms.
• Results: Our students are defying expectations. Ingenuity Prep’s students outperform their neighborhood peers on rigorous, national, college-track assessments.  Already out-performing many of their more privileged peers around the city, in the coming years, Ingenuity Prep’s students will provide an expectation-defying and achievement-gap-closing proof point — showing what our kids are capable of when we provide the right opportunities, expectations, and support

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The core responsibilities of the OST Manager role at Ingenuity Prep include:

Program Planning and Implementation: 

• Manage all operations related to the before and after school program, as well as summer programming.
• Develop and implement a variety of age-appropriate activities and programs that align with educational goals, support STEAM programming, and cater to the diverse needs and interests of participants. 
• Coordinate and schedule activities, workshops, and activities to ensure a well-rounded and engaging out of school experience. 
• Design and develop a well-rounded and engaging summer program for students of varying age groups. 

Supervision and Safety: 

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during activities.
• Supervise staff to maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere. 
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures. 
• Supervise and at times lead enrichment activities developed for students in the program. 

Community and Parental Engagement: 

• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and community stakeholders to communicate program goals, achievements, and upcoming events; Maintain open and transparent communication with families, providing regular updates on program activities, schedules, and important information.
• Foster positive relationships with families to encourage involvement and support. 
• Partner with members of the school community to ensure that the program is meeting compliance standards as determined by OSSE. 

Staff Management:

• Assist with the recruitment and hiring of all before and after school staff. 
• Conduct regular staff meetings and professional development sessions to ensure a cohesive team and continuous improvement. 
• Provide ongoing support, supervision, and constructive feedback to staff members throughout the program.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program,