Location: Lekki Phase 1

Industry: Education

Work Mode: Hybrid

Role Overview

Our client is an educational institution dedicated to igniting children’s passion for reading and enhancing their creative writing skills.

They are looking to hire an innovative and experienced Program Manager to lead, develop, and oversee their programmes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nurturing a love of learning in children, confident in managing digital learning programmes, and skilled at leading a team of tutors.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development

• Design, implement, and continually enhance our online creative writing, reading, math, and other subject curricula.
• Ensure all digital programmes align with the organisation’s mission to foster a love of lifelong learning.
• Lead and promote all the organisation’s initiatives: Books, AfroImagine and Learning Unleashed
• Create and manage a sustainable programme for the organisation’s young authors.

Lead and Facilitate Educational Programmes

• Teach educational programmes.
• Oversee the delivery of dynamic, interactive in-person and online lessons.
• Support tutors in creating engaging digital learning experiences for students aged 4–16.
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Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of tutors.
• Provide continuous mentorship, support, and professional development to maintain high teaching standards.

Class Management

• Manage scheduling and logistics for online classes.
• Ensure that programmes run smoothly and meet learning outcomes for each age group.

Parental Engagement

• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Communicate student progress and offer advice on supporting learning at home.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor the effectiveness of in-person and online programmes through assessments, feedback, and engagement data.
• Regularly evaluate teaching methods and recommend improvements.

Marketing and Outreach

• Develop digital marketing strategies to attract new students.
• Develop and deliver engaging content such as videos, posts, and updates that reflect the organisation’s values and showcase our programmes, becoming a visible ambassador for the organisation.
• Represent the organisation’s at online events and in-person engagements, including school partnerships and community events, as needed.

Administrative Duties

• Manage programme records, reporting, and budgets through digital tools.
• Ensure smooth operation of the in-person and online learning engagements.
• Attend occasional in-person events such as public engagements, school partnerships, book promotions with bookstores, the organisation’s initiatives.

Collaborative Projects

• Develop new digital initiatives and build partnerships that align with our vision and goals.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in education, English studies or a related field.
• Master’s degree or additional qualifications in educational management or digital education is a plus.

• Proven experience in programme management, particularly in online education or creative learning environments.
• Experience in delivering creative writing and reading programmes for children is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent digital communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and innovative mind-set with a passion for learning and child development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online learning platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, or similar).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.