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Equitas Academy Charter Schools

Public charter school network in Los Angeles

Expanded Learning Manager

Full-Time
$72k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
EducationSchool Leadership & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree or a minimum of 60 semester units is required.
  • At least two years of experience supervising after-school or enrichment programs in a leadership position is required.
  • At least two years of experience working with youth and families is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a role managing schedules, facilities, staff, or program development is required.
  • Current CPR and first aid certification, or certification within three months of employment, is required.
  • Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and a tuberculosis test, is required before employment.
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an entire school year is required.
  • Ability to work with youth, parents, and community leaders.
  • Organization and calendaring skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to gather quantitative and observational data and monitor program trends.
  • Ability to respond to student behavior challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out the mission, vision, and values of Equitas Academy and the school priorities for the academic year through Expanded Learning programming.
  • Co-construct academic offerings during Expanded Learning hours with school administrators, network leaders, Expanded Learning program staff, and external partners.
  • Implement systems for strong data tracking, including participation data and academic assessment data.
  • Monitor program progress and proactively respond to data to meet school priorities.
  • Communicate proactively with students and families to meet participation goals.
  • Use data platforms such as iReady, PowerSchool, and DIBELS to pull reports, analyze data, and synthesize information for school and network leaders.
  • Provide consistent feedback to instructors through observations and walkthrough data.
  • Support after-school programs so they operate as a single comprehensive program.
  • Plan a coherent intervention program with the Instructional Specialist and Managing Director of Innovation.
  • Align after-school programming with the school vision for enrichment offerings.
  • Monitor enrichment program outcomes.
  • Collect stakeholder feedback and make recommendations about enrichment programming.
  • Implement enrichment program assessments to make recommendations about partnerships and internal offerings.
  • Participate in MTSS teams and facilitate student inclusion in Expanded Learning programs based on needs identified in MTSS meetings.
  • Act as liaison to program partners, schools, parents, law enforcement, and other community agencies.
  • Lead communication about ELO-P programs to parents and school staff at the site.
  • Record, input, and track data reports and ensure compliance with organizational policies for school sites.
  • Collaborate with external program partners to ensure alignment with network-wide policies.
  • Oversee the aftercare program and integrate Expanded Learning programs into a single comprehensive program.
  • Serve as the aftercare program's first point of contact for concerns.
  • Observe the aftercare program and provide feedback to ensure high-quality programming.
  • Communicate directly with the regional aftercare program manager to resolve site-specific issues.
  • Ensure compliance with grant standards and implementation of safety expectations.
  • Coordinate sharing of school spaces and program schedules to ensure equitable and organized use of facilities.
  • Create and nurture a safe, positive, and welcoming working environment for staff, students, and parents.
  • Maintain high behavioral expectations for students during Expanded Learning program hours.
  • Maintain close, daily contact with school staff and parents to provide and receive student information.
  • Nurture respectful relationships with scholars, staff, families, and external staff.
  • Develop and supervise Expanded Learning teams and staff activities, including staff orientations and training.
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Extended Learning.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is highly preferred.

About the company

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Equitas Academy Charter Schools

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Equitas Academy Charter Schools operates tuition-free public schools in Los Angeles, serving children from transitional kindergarten through high school. Its schools prepare students for further education through classroom teaching, extended school days and a free after-school program. Families apply directly to the network through an enrollment process that includes annual lotteries, while students with individualized education plans receive additional support. Public education funding supports the schools, supplemented by donations that help provide programs and resources for the surrounding Pico-Union community. Founded in 2009, the network is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pico-Union, CA

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Equitas Collegiate High School joined the network in 2025, expanding retention past eighth grade.
  • Equitas Academy 5 renewal approval in 2026 secures a campus through June 2031.
  • The organization reported $50.8 million revenue and $25.3 million net assets in June 2025.

What critics are saying

  • ProPublica shows a significant deficiency in internal controls for fiscal 2025.
  • LAUSD imposed fiscal-operation benchmarks on Equitas Academy 2's 2025-2030 renewal.
  • EQ6 consolidation into EQ5 on January 30, 2026 signals operating simplification pressure.

What makes Equitas Academy Charter Schools unique

  • Malka Borrego built Equitas in Pico-Union since 2009 for local families.
  • Equitas runs TK-12 now, after 2025 Collegiate Charter High School integration.
  • LAUSD renewed Equitas Academy 2 and 5 through 2030 and 2031.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs