Explorers Manager

Company Description Welcome to Avenues São Paulo Since our doors opened in August ****, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over **** students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.Job Description The Explorers Manager leads Avenues' after-school, winter, summer, and academic travel programs, ensuring high-quality learning experiences beyond the classroom that advance the school's mission. This role combines strategic vision, team leadership, operational excellence, and financial stewardship to deliver programs that inspire students to explore passions, take risks, and grow as global citizens.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all Explorers programs, including after-school, winter, summer, and academic national and international trips.Develop a clear vision for Explorers programming aligned with Avenues' educational philosophy and strategic priorities.Recruit, onboard, and manage Explorers staff and more than 30 third-party providers.Partner with academic leadership to design trips aligned with classroom learning.Oversee program logistics, operations, and risk management to ensure smooth and safe execution.Manage the Explorers budget in collaboration with the Finance team.Monitor program quality, enrollment, and satisfaction, using data and feedback to drive improvement.Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the school and the Nord Anglia network.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; degree in Education or a related field is a plus.Fluency in both Portuguese and English.Experience leading or developing educational, enrichment, or experiential programs (extended-day, arts, sports, or experiential learning preferred).Demonstrated ability to build programs and processes in dynamic or ambiguous environments.Strong people management skills, including hiring, onboarding, and managing internal teams and external partners.Experience managing budgets and using data to inform strategic and operational decisions.Proven experience planning and leading national and/or international student trips.Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.Strong alignment with Avenues' mission, values, and commitment to global citizenship.Additional InformationAvenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.