Program Manager

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Program Manager

Full Time - exempt

40 hours, Mon‑Fri

$60,000‑$63,654 (depending upon experience)

1/15/2026

• Health, vision, dental, life, and voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of 0.0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrual immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three‑month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax‑Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b) plan)

• Plan, lead, and direct after‑school and summer programming. Licensed for 100 students.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and care for children in educational, enrichment, and recreational settings.
• Support Corps ministry components integrated into youth programming. Provide encouraging instruction during group activities.
• Build and implement lesson plans for the Assistant Red Shield Director and Program Leaders.
• Supervise and train staff‑led activities to ensure quality of service and child safety.

• Ensure childcare licensure compliance and complete required data entry.
• Maintain accurate staff licensing records and onboarding documentation while ensuring staff are up to date on PTM training and onboarding requirements.
• Oversee Red Shield monthly financials and submit reports as needed.
• Maintain USDA and other awarded grant records to ensure compliance.

• Develop partnerships with parents and build responsive relationships with children.
• Establish strong connections with schools, families, students, and TSA staff.
• Build and expand Red Shield program to grow program memberships.

• Work with the kitchen to coordinate food service for events and daily needs.
• Assist with discipline, rule enforcement, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Support general setup, cleanup, and facility opening/closing.
• Ensure all children are accounted for at all times.
• Coordinate logistics with school districts and staff to ensure routing for kids from school to the corps.

• Program Leaders must have at least 1 year of full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) verifiable experience working with school‑age children.
• College degree in youth development or education‑related fields required unless you have 5 years of industry‑related experience.
• Past work and education must meet state approval requirements for licensed Child Care Directors in Colorado.
• Previous experience building and growing a child‑care program is preferred.

• First Aid
• CPR
• Medication Administration
• Universal Precautions
• Certifications must be from a nationally recognized provider.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email required. Knowledge of Procare is a plus.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications.
• Ability to learn and use new software programs with basic training.

• A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in‑state driver’s license is required.
• An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

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