Program Manager

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada 1921507 Alberta Ltd. oa Discover Coding Full time

DISCOVER CODING - Program Manager

Date Posted: April 13, 2024

Position: Program Manager

Job type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Weekdays, Flexible 20-30 hours/week

Start Date: June 20, 2024

Location: Facilities in Edmonton and surrounding area

Application deadline: May 10, 2024
- Do you want to make an impact on making kids to be creators of tomorrow through learning _
- to code? Do you want to be on the fore-front of technology education? Do you consider _
- yourself an optimistic, strategic, and collaborative leader? Then this job may be just for you _
- Come join our vibrant team and make a significant impact on kids’ lives by guiding and _
- educating students to create, explore, and build with coding and technology._

Who are we?

Discover Coding empowers children, aged 5 to 14, to be digital leaders of tomorrow. We believe computer science and coding are fundamental knowledge for the 21st century, and that every child should have a chance to learn about algorithms, computers, and creating apps.

Discover Coding values diversity and inclusion within our team. We are committed to continuing to diversify our team. Our company values include:

- Growth Mindset - to keep changing and growing to better achieve our mission
- Creativity - to create new things or ideas
- Cooperation - to work collaboratively with others
- Knowledge - to learn and contribute valuable knowledge
- Leadership - to inspire and guide others

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who:

- Is an enthusiastic, inspiring and motivating leader, who can lead a team to provide a fun and safe learning environment for kids
- Is a self-starter and reliable that can turn great ideas into action
- Is detail-oriented, organized and a strong delegator to create team goals and accomplishments
- Is a strong communicator, kind and empathetic with the students, parents, business partners, and the team.
- Has strong time management skill to meet deadlines
- Is an effective problem solver and makes decisions in alignment with Discover

Coding value
- Promotes and uses growth mindset
- Is tech-savvy with an interest in learning to code

Your Role

The Program Manager ensures the success of delivery of all Discover Coding programs. You will set up instructors for success by providing them with needed curriculum, resources and schedules. You will ensure programs are welcoming, fun and safe for parents and kids. You will plan, market and organize programs and manage daily business operations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, organizes, manages, and runs Discover Coding’s seasonal computer science programs, both in-person and online. This includes effectively and efficiently managing, scheduling, and communicating with a team of instructors.
- Train and mentor our instructors into amazing leaders in coding and technology education.
- Ensures programs with run consistency, reliability and up to Discover Coding quality and standards.
- Collaborates with business partners to deliver joint programs.
- Promotes and markets Discover Coding’s programs to families and DC audience.
- Schedules full-time and part-time instructors so their hours are fulfilled as required.
- Supports instructors and provides constructive feedback for them to grow in their professional practice.
- Covers instructor shifts and is on-call to support if emergencies.
- Works within Discover Coding’s mission and values.
- Report program and staff updates to management
- Ensuring protocols are followed for the safety of staff and students.

Other Responsibilities may include:

- Building curriculum content
- Cleaning and maintaining building facilities for programs

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Computer

Science or Engineering (Equivalencies may be considered)
- +2 years of teaching experience
- +2 years working with families and students in grades K-9
- Knowledge and experience with coding and technology learning
- Knowledge and experience with curriculum development
- Eager to learn more about coding and technology
- Managing a team (preferred)
- +2 years of leadership experience (preferred)
- Experience with Minecraft and Roblox (preferred)

**Requirements**:

- Has access to a vehicle
- Must pass Police Check and Vulnerability Sector Check

Why Join Us?
- A friendly and creative team with diverse backgrounds
- Work with kids of various learning abilities and diverse backgrounds
- Work with the latest education technology
- Grow and advance in a fast-growing company
- Opportunities to grow and acquire the following skills: o Communication o Interpersonal skills o Leadership o Management o Critical Thinking o Problem Solving o Using Information Technology
- Have a significant impact on kids’ lives by enabling the creators of tomorrow through learning to code.
- Your passion will not be overlooked. Tremendous opportunity for career growth and promotion.
- Innovative and collabo

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