Program Manager (Chicago)

Why we need you Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate current employees of Chicago Public Schools to apply for the role of Program Manager. The Program Manager oversees Springboard programming across all school sites within their assigned district or region, ensuring strong implementation and meaningful outcomes. This role reports to the Program Director and manages and supports our Cluster Leaders and Program Leaders, overseeing literacy programming at our ~25 Chicago Public Schools sites. The Program Manager plays a critical role in coaching educators, fostering family partnerships, and driving student reading growth.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position involving up to 74 hours of work per season for two seasons. Our winter/spring season will run from February 23 to April 24, 2026, and our fall season will run from October to December 2026 (specific dates TBD). Our programs will run 2-3 days per week, 60-90 minutes per day. As part of their 74 total hours, the Program Manager will be expected to participate in ~15 hours of pre-programming meetings, trainings, and professional development in December 2025 and January 2026 to prepare for the role.

You can read more about the requirements and responsibilities below. We'd love to have you join us!

This is important We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that is representative of the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply— even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!

Here are your responsibilities:

Support programming Serve as liaison between Springboard Collaborative, building administration, Springboard staff, enrichment staff, and participating students and families Ensure adherence to daily programming schedule Monitor crucial programmatic data, setting high expectations for teachers to do the same Cultivate a positive and achievement-driven culture centered around student reading growth, family collaboration, and program fidelity Attend district planning and principal planning meetings, as needed Coach and manage leaders and teachers Support Cluster Leaders and Program Leaders in achieving their personal-professional goals Lead weekly program implementation/coaching meetings with direct reports Observe instruction and Family Workshops–provide regular feedback to leaders and teachers Participate in regular city leadership meetings with the Program Director Co-facilitate bi-weekly CityWide meetings Build partnerships with family members Support enrollment and team huddles to achieve 100% completion Support outreach for family workshops and other family engagement events, and support make-up workshops as necessary Utilize data to meet performance metrics Review key data points, such as student attendance, family workshop attendance, assessment data, family survey data, and other relevant metrics Participate in weekly meetings with a Springboard Program Director, utilizing data to inform and drive effective next steps Additional responsibilities Maintain regular communication with school leaders, assisting in planning and scheduling meetings with administrators Respond to unforeseen needs and challenges

What you offer us

Here are the competencies and requirements we expect the right candidate to have:

• You are a current employee of Chicago Public Schools.
• You are a literacy expert with extensive knowledge of PreK-3rd grade content.
• You are a problem solver who effectively utilizes data to achieve program goals.
• You are an experienced coach and trainer who can support reports as they work toward professional goals.
• You have experience leveraging data management systems and visualization tools to track student progress.
• You bring a high level of tech fluency, particularly in utilizing technology for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting program and student data.
• You are a skilled relationship builder, fostering meaningful collaboration with families.
• You possess exceptional communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• You are a firm believer in our collective opportunity to close the literacy gap through hard work and collaboration with families.

While this description is meant to provide an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the Program Manager, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to evolving needs in an entrepreneurial environment.

What we offer you Compensation This role will receive hourly compensation of $70/hour.

Location and travel This role will be a hybrid role involving both virtual coaching and in-person on-site work at the Chicago Public Schools sites. It is the expectation that each Cluster Leader you manage receives virtual or in-person coaching support 1 day/week. It is expected that each school in our CPS partnership receives in-person on-site coaching at least twice over the course of each 8-week programming session, with site visits being conducted by the Program Manager and Cluster Leaders.

Springboard requires in-person employees at a Springboard facility or participating in in-person programming or events to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of a CDC-authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees may be asked to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status and proof of vaccination, as required. Please note that this employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.