The Regional Operations Manager (ROM) serves as Newton Learning’s key point-of-contact for all Supplemental Education Services (SES) programs within a given community. The Regional Operations Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing groups of regional SES after-school programs servicing over 700 students, managing on-site administration and project management in education.

Company overview:

Founded in 1992, Edison Schools is the nation's leading partner with public schools, focusing on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development, integrated use of technology, and other proven program features.

Newton Learning is a division within Edison Schools responsible for providing high quality summer and after school programs across the nation. In 2003, the program served over 46,000 students in grades K-12.

Duties include:

• Contacting the Newton Learning Developer to review key points from the SES contract;
  
• Communicating key operational points to the Newton learning central operations team;
  
• Meeting with district contact to determine processes for the following tasks:
  
  
  • Recruiting students, notifying parents and processing student enrollment forms
    
  • Hiring site directors, teachers and all other staff
    
  • Managing facility issues
    
  • Maximizing student enrollment
    
  • Verifying curriculum choices
    
  • Tracking and Reporting attendance information
  
  
• Reviewing state guidelines for After School/SES funding and reporting;
  
• Completing the process for all employees with the AFMU office. This includes completion of all new hire paperwork, certification verification, and background check;
  
• Overseeing all general program operation, including transportation, scheduling, food distribution, technology, assessment, and reporting.
  
• Ensuring site-based expenses are incurred consistent with approved program budget;
  
• Overseeing and managing the site director with the following tasks:
  
  
  • Monitoring student/staff ratios
    
  • Submitting payroll
    
  • Tracking student attendance and managing incentive programs
    
  • Distributing materials and supplies
    
  • Tracking funds and receipts for parent pay options (if applicable)
    
  • Ensuring contract compliance
    
  • Completing checkout procedures
    
  • Maintaining parent satisfaction
    
  • Coordinating all professional development sessions
  
  
• Providing required checkout information to the district and Newton Learning staff.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of pervious operations and/or staff management experience in education or related field;
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  
• Working knowledge of various computer software packages and technology;
  
• Willingness to travel;
  
• Ability to multi-task is a plus.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter specifically identifying the position title to sesresumes@newtonlearning.net

Edison Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit our websites at www.newtonlearning.net or www.edisonschools.com