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This individual serves as the primary liaison between the schools, site coordinators, enrichment instructors, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction, student engagement, and alignment with educational and cultural goals.\n\n*Key Responsibilities:Program Oversight & Planning:*\n\n* Maintain a program calendar, including classes, rehearsals, performances, and cultural events.\n\n* Monitor fidelity of instruction across all participating school sites and ensure alignment with the mission and vision of the program.\n\n* Oversee student recruitment, enrollment, and retention in collaboration with site staff.\n\n*Staff Supervision & Support:*\n\n* Recruit, train, and supervise Folklore and Mariachi instructors.\n\n* Provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities for instructional staff.\n\n* Conduct regular site visits and observations to provide feedback and ensure quality instruction.\n\n* Mentor lead instructors who are preparing for advancement, ensuring they have the support to grow into higher-level leadership roles.\n\n* Assist in the hiring process, including conducting interviews and onboarding new staff to ensure alignment with organizational culture and standards.\n\n*Partnerships & Community Engagement:*\n\n* Serve as the point of contact for school administrators, teachers, and families regarding the enrichment program.\n\n* Build relationships with cultural organizations, artists, and community stakeholders to enrich the program experience.\n\n* Coordinate opportunities for family engagement, such as cultural nights, student showcases, and community performances.\n\n*Administrative & Operational Duties:*\n\n* Manage the program supplies, costuming, and instructor timecards.\n\n* Ensure compliance with district policies, safety protocols, and attendance tracking requirements.\n\n* Submit observation reports, evaluations, and documentation to the Director of Programs and Executive Director.\n\n*Required Qualifications:*\n\n* Minimum 2–3 years of experience teaching or coordinating Folklore, Mariachi or cultural arts programs.\n\n* Demonstrated experience working with 1st–8th students in a public school or after-school setting.\n\n* Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.\n\n*Preferred Qualifications:*\n\n* Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.\n* Prior experience managing after-school or Expanded Learning programs.\n\n* Knowledge of California Education Code, ELOP funding guidelines, or similar after-school program structures.\n\n* Experience in costume coordination, event planning, or arts-based curriculum development.\n\n* CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).\n\n*Work Schedule:*\n\n* Flexible afternoons and evenings required to attend program classes, rehearsals and performances.\n\n* Some weekend and holiday work may be necessary for events or special programs.\n\n* Travel between school sites is required with this position.\n\nPay: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour\n\nEducation:\n* Associate (Required)\n\nAbility to Commute:\n* Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Expanded Learning Academy","rawCompany":"expanded learning academy","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-11T11:24:55.095Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-9072.00","title":"Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling","slug":"entertainment-and-recreation-managers-except-gambling"},{"code":"11-9032.00","title":"Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary","slug":"education-administrators-kindergarten-through-secondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"*Position Summary:*\n\nThe Program Manager for the Enrichment Program (Folklore and Mariachi Program) is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of all program related activities across multiple school sites. 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