Area Manager
Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a motivated Area Manager to oversee multiple school sites delivering our after-school enrichment programs. This person must be highly organized, people-oriented, and passionate about educational impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in program operations, team leadership, and customer service.
You will be directly accountable for the operations, quality, and customer satisfaction at each assigned school. This includes acting as the primary liaison between Impact Kids and school administrators, educators, coaches, and families. The Area Manager is responsible for ensuring programs run smoothly, maintaining high standards of instruction, and supporting staff on-site.
This individual must possess outstanding communication and leadership skills, be solutions-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities across a variety of stakeholders. A positive, hands-on approach and a genuine desire to support children's learning and development are essential.
A Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Checks are required.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 23 years in a leadership or operations role in education, after-school programs, youth development, or a related field. Experience managing multiple locations or teams is preferred. Dual language - English & Spanish speaking preferred.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)
Essential Job Responsibilities
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Be willing and able to travel between multiple school locations regularly. Must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations, including walking, running, or climbing stairs. Impact Kids is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Area Manager • West Chicago, IL, US