Evening Manager Jobs in Anderson, SC (NOW HIRING)

As the 2nd Shift Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless experience for children and staff as the extended day program transitions from afternoon discovery to evening care. You will lead with excellence, overseeing daily operations with a focus on safety, engagement, and quality, while continuing our mission of hands-on learning. This role bridges the gap between day and evening, providing critical support and leadership to our community.

Your Mission (Leadership That Nurtures)

• Regulatory Guardianship: Ensure adherence to academy policies, safety protocols, and SC DSS regulations during operating hours as the senior administrator on duty for the 2nd shift.
• Operational Leadership: Provide strong and visible leadership, overseeing the daily heartbeat of the academy while the sun sets.
• Student Experience: Implement academic support and enrichment activities, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
• Emergency Management: Proactively address and resolve student or staff concerns and emergencies effectively and efficiently, serving as the primary lead for health-related emergencies or student wellness concerns during the shift.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain all wellness and incident logs to ensure 100% adherence to SC DSS standards.
• Collaborative Partnership: Liaise with 2nd-shift parents and communicate daily activities or incidents to the Academy leadership.
• Team Empowerment: Supervise and support 2nd-shift educators and support personnel, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Daily Operations: Manage the transition from afternoon to evening care, overseeing the implementation of daily activities and ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Debrief with the morning leadership team and review staffing rosters to ensure compliant supervision ratios.
• 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Monitor afternoon curriculum, assist with classroom transitions, and oversee dinner service while greeting families during pickup.
• 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Log medication records and incident reports, complete compliance checklists, and assist in classroom sanitation.
• 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM: Conduct a final walkthrough, secure the facility, and send the end-of-day report to the Executive Director.

• Professional Competencies: Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a continuous growth mindset and a commitment to process improvement.
• Skill Set: Strong understanding of child development and positive behavior management techniques.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: With 5 to 8 years of experience in an educational setting, with a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills to build lasting relationships with parents and staff.
• Essentials: Ability to pass all required background checks and clearances.

• Foundational knowledge of Montessori or STEAM educational frameworks, with a proven ability to adapt and excel in specialized learning environments is highly desirable.
• CNA Certification & Experience: A current South Carolina CNA certification and prior nursing assistant experience are highly preferred, providing valuable expertise in overseeing evening health protocols and student wellness.

• Professional Impact: The opportunity to shape the foundational years of our students in a real-world educational setting.
• Professional Development: Access specialized training and mentorship to grow as an educator and leader.
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary commensurate with your experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.