Location: Lowell,MA, USA
About Kids in TechTwo out of five schools across the country offer instruction in programming and coding. Representation and exposure to STEM skills, careers and experiences as a young person dramatically increases the pathways for students as they begin their own careers. Kids in Tech strives to excite, educate, and empower children to acquire skills and confidence in technology through interactive after-school programs. Our programs focus on helping kids develop the necessary tech skills and aptitudes to participate in and be future leaders of the 21st Century innovation economy. At the core of Kids in Tech programs is the After-School Tech Club. Skilled volunteers and qualified educators guide kids ages 9-14 in fun, hands-on learning activities in technology, including computer programming, coding, career paths, audiovisual production, and more.Our programs are based in Lowell and Boston, MA and serve up to 360 children between the Boston Public Schools & Lowell Public Schools. In partnership with local public schools, charter schools, and other youth serving agencies, we aim to increase STEAM skills for students in our community. We are strongly committed to making our approach available for the benefit of ALL children across ALL socioeconomic strata in Lowell and Boston, and potentially beyond.
About The RoleAs the Program Director, you'll play a vital role in developing plans and strategies to support the holistic growth of our program and participants. You will have the opportunity to create a strong operational foundation for the organization as it grows, including recruitment and instructor support, program evaluation, and school partner recruitment and management. As Program Director, you will use your strategic planning skills, strong communication capabilities, detail-orientation, instructional knowledge, and strong people management experience to facilitate and improve our growing programs.
Responsibilities:The Program Director will report to the Senior Director of Operations while collaborating closely with the Founding President & CEO. Additionally, they will manage a small team of full-time staff members, including the AmeriCorps Program Manager, as well as potentially a few part-time staff members. You are ultimately responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the Kids in Tech Afterschool Tech Club and AmeriCorps Programs and future programming initiatives.
External Relations and Collaboration
Who We're Looking ForThere are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.
Kids in Tech provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We serve and partner with a diverse population of schools, students and staff, and wish to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve. Kids in Tech prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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