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Start Your Online Application Now Out of School Time Manager This position will be for the 2026/2027 School Year and will start on July 1, 2026. ABOUT HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprising primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Mission: To inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing Hmong language and culture. Vision: To be a public school of excellence, with high quality staff, diverse programs, and successful students. Culture statement reflects who we are: HOPE is a safe space where all feel valued, empowered, and inspired. Learning at HOPE promotes cultural appreciation, character, and lifelong growth. Our scholars leave ready to lead with purpose and contribute to their community. HOPE''s Values: High-Impact; Scholar-Focused; Sense of Belonging; Leadership; and Joyful Excellence: Our work for the next two years is illustrated in our 2026-2028 Strategic plan focused on four priorities - Radical Growth, Stabilizing Operational Systems, Being Data-Centered, and Building Community Impact. All employees are expected to operate with high impact to continue improving the experiences of HOPE''s community. Position Title: Out of School Time Manager Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Reports To: Program Manager Status: Exempt, Full-Time 40+ hours a week Contract Type: 11 month contract One (1) week off in June One (1) week off in August. Two (2) weeks off in December One (1) week off for Spring Break. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Out of School Time (OST) Manager serves as a steward of possibility, designing and cultivating experiences that extend learning beyond the boundaries of the traditional school day. This role exists not simply to manage programs, but to shape an ecosystem where curiosity is nurtured, joy in learning is reignited, and growth becomes a shared responsibility among staff, scholars, and families. In doing so, the OST Manager advances HOPE''s vision of a true Culture of Learning, one where educators feel inspired in their purpose, scholars are deeply engaged in their own intellectual journeys, and families experience a genuine sense of belonging within the school community. Through the intentional design of after-school programs, field experiences, cultural enrichment, and athletics, the OST Manager ensures that learning is not confined to classrooms, but lived, explored, and experienced. These opportunities are not supplemental, they are essential pathways through which scholars develop critical thinking, expand their worldview, and discover their identities. This leader is charged with creating spaces that spark wonder, cultivate discipline, and honor the diverse experiences of the community for the hopes of increasing academic achievement and outcomes. Ultimately, the OST Manager builds more than programs, they help construct enduring experiences that shape how scholars see themselves and their place in the world. The impact of this work extends far beyond retention; it is about enriching lives, strengthening community, and planting the seeds for lifelong learning, academic growth and wisdom. PRIMARY DUTIES Program Design & Implementation. Develop and oversee a comprehensive Out of School Time program, including after-school programming, summer learning, field trips, cultural enrichment, and sports. These are programming that aligns with HOPE''s mission to cultivate a growth mindset and expand scholars'' analytical thinking and real-world exposure. Most importantly, to ensure programming is engaging, culturally responsive, and reflective of the interests and needs of scholars and families. Management and Leadership. Manage, coach, mentor, and provide leadership to a team of staff that will administer and execute day to day out of school programming - tutors, teachers, athletic coordinator, and other staff. Student and Family Relations. Build and cultivate relations with scholars and families with the intent to recruit students to HOPE, to HOPE''s programs, and drive attendance and impact in how these programs impact overall academic success. Family & Community Engagement. Partner with scholars and families to identify enrichment opportunities that reflect their needs, interests, and aspirations, this includes building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, cultural institutions, and local providers to expand programming offerings. Program Quality & Continuous Improvement. Establish clear goals, metrics, and evaluation systems to assess program effectiveness and scholar academic impact, including guidelines for student engagement. Collect and analyze feedback from students, families, and staff to continuously improve offerings. Operations & Logistics. Oversee program and sports scheduling, transportation, budgeting, and resource allocation for all OST programs including field trips, sports, programming, summer school and after school. Strategic Growth. Lead the vision for making HOPE''s enrichment programming competitive, innovative, and highly sought after and Identify opportunities to expand programming based on trends, family demand, and student interests. REQUIREMENTS A Bachelors in education or related field is required. A teacher''s license is required for this role as the OST Manager will be designing and leading all summer school and after school programming. 5 years of experience working with families and communities in education, nonprofit, or social service settings. Preference will be given to those with experiences in the classroom. Candidate must know the FASTBridge assessment tools including their intervention strategies and solutions. Experience with EDUClimber, Infinite Campus or similar data and student information platforms strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse populations Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and holistic family support. Experience with Hmong language programs, bilingual education, or multilingual learner programming preferred. Ability to partner with teachers and provide coaching and support to teachers regarding student behavior. Ability to do home visits and build relationships with families, students, and the community. Deep commitment to educational equity, cultural responsiveness, and HOPE''s mission and strategic priorities. Excellent communication, collaboration, and community-engagement skills. Ability to interact effectively with scholars, families, and staff of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in a school environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible. May involve movement throughout the building to support scholars in classrooms, common areas, hallways, and offices. Possible exposure to loud environments (e.g., hallways during passing periods, cafeteria, gymnasium). Some evening hours may be required for school events, family engagement activities, and cultural programs. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts school''s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the school and the employee. EEO Statement: Hope Community Academy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have equal opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status Hope Community Academy (District) uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online