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Manager of Evening Programs (Part-Time)

Reports to: Building Administrator / Deputy Chief Academic Officer

Functional Area: Academics

Employment Status: Part-Time; 20 hours per week

Job Location: Sycamore Campus, Ward 8

Direct Reports: Evening Academic Adjunct Instructors

Salary: $52,500–$58,350 annually

Standard Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00-9:00 p.m.; on-site at the Sycamore Campus

The part-time Manager of Evening Programs leads Academy of Hope's evening academic program at the Sycamore Campus. Functionally comparable to an Assistant Principal within the evening program, the Manager supports high-quality teaching and learning, directly supervises evening academic adjunct instructors, and ensures consistent academic expectations during scheduled hours.

The Sycamore Campus serves workforce programming and advanced adult education learners, including Level 4/5 and Level 5 learners. Reporting to the Building Administrator/Deputy Chief Academic Officer, the Manager provides focused academic leadership, learner response, and essential site coordination during evening hours. Workforce faculty and staff retain their established reporting relationships.

• Provide visible instructional leadership for the evening academic program and maintain high expectations for teaching, learning, engagement, and persistence.
• Ensure evening instruction aligns with Academy of Hope's curriculum, instructional framework, academic standards, and assessment practices.
• Conduct classroom observations and learning walks; provide timely, evidence-based feedback and coaching to adjunct instructors.
• Support rigorous, relevant, and differentiated instruction for adult learners, particularly Level 4/5 and Level 5 learners.
• Review learner work, assessment results, course progress, and other academic indicators to identify instructional needs and needed supports.

• Directly supervise evening academic adjunct instructors, including orientation, goal setting, coaching, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
• Set clear expectations for instructional preparation, attendance, communication, professional conduct, documentation, and learner service.
• Monitor adjunct attendance and coverage needs and coordinate with the Building Administrator to minimize disruption to instruction.
• Address performance concerns promptly and document follow-up in partnership with the Building Administrator/Deputy Chief Academic Officer and Human Resources, as appropriate.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and learner-centered evening academic team.

• Serve as the primary academic leadership presence for the evening program during assigned hours and carry out delegated site-leadership responsibilities.
• Support the orderly operation and closing of evening academic programming, including staff coverage, learner transitions, and escalation of urgent concerns.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful, and academically focused environment and apply school policies consistently.
• Respond to learner concerns and instructional issues promptly, coordinating referrals or escalation when additional support is needed.
• Monitor learner attendance, engagement, and academic progress and work with instructors and learner-support teams to coordinate timely interventions.
• Coordinate with workforce and site-based colleagues on shared evening needs while respecting established reporting relationships.

• Use learner, attendance, assessment, and observation data to identify needs, communicate progress, and recommend focused improvements.
• Ensure timely completion of required instructional records, adjunct evaluations, and incident documentation.
• Maintain regular communication with the Building Administrator/Deputy Chief Academic Officer regarding instructional quality, staffing, learner progress, and evening-program concerns.
• Communicate expectations and program information clearly to instructors and learners and collaborate with relevant AoH teams as needed.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the part-time evening leadership role and assigned by the Building Administrator/Deputy Chief Academic Officer.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, adult education, special education, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of successful teaching or direct instructional experience, with demonstrated evidence of learner achievement and effective instructional practice.
• At least two years of successful instructional leadership, school administration, coaching, department leadership, or direct supervision of instructional staff.
• Experience conducting classroom observations, providing actionable feedback, supporting adult development, and addressing performance concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to use academic data, identify needs, coordinate interventions, and monitor results.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond effectively to instructional, learner, staffing, and site concerns during evening hours.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work on-site at the Sycamore Campus from 4:00-9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and maintain reliable evening-program coverage.

• Experience in adult education, public charter, alternative, workforce, high school completion, or postsecondary settings.
• Administrative or school-leadership certification or eligibility for certification.
• Experience serving academically advanced adult learners, including learners in Level 4/5 or Level 5 programming.
• Experience supervising adjunct, part-time, or evening instructional staff.
• Knowledge of adult-learning theory, culturally responsive practices, instructional technology, accommodations, and learner supports.

• Instructional Leadership: Establishes a clear academic vision and improves teaching through observation, feedback, coaching, and data-informed action.
• Adult-Learner Focus: Centers the goals, strengths, responsibilities, and lived experiences of adult learners in program and instructional decisions.
• People Leadership: Sets clear expectations, develops staff, addresses concerns directly, and builds accountability with care and consistency.
• Operational Judgment: Makes sound decisions during evening programming and follows established communication and escalation protocols.
• Collaboration and Communication: Builds trust, communicates clearly, and navigates shared-campus responsibilities effectively.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position with a regular on-site schedule of 4:00-9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at the Sycamore Campus. The role is designed to provide consistent instructional and supervisory leadership during evening programming. Any temporary schedule adjustment will be communicated in advance whenever practicable and handled in accordance with Academy of Hope's operating practices. The hiring range for this part-time position is $52,500–$58,350 annually, based on a regular schedule of 20 hours per week. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant education, experience, instructional-leadership background, and alignment with Academy of Hope’s compensation structure. 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position in an instructional and office environment, including moving throughout the campus, observing classrooms, using standard office and instructional technology, communicating with individuals and groups, and remaining on-site during evening operations. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable performance of the essential functions.

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal and District of Columbia law.