Entry Level Education Program Manager Jobs
New grad education program manager jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience to their first role in the field, where strong internship work or a portfolio of curriculum projects can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Trinity Health, Emory University, and Lipscomb University hiring at this level now.
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**Applications for this position must be submitted by September 23, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org .**
About this job:
Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary : Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
What You'll Do:
(Use Essential Functions - From Payfactors)
- Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students
- Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support
- Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
- A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days .)
- Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II
- Effective time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
- Ability to work effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rules and regulations
- Knowledge of individualized teaching techniques, differentiated instruction, and the ability to appropriately select and implement instructional strategies
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun
**Applications for this position must be submitted by September 23, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org .**
About this job:
Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary : Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
What You'll Do:
(Use Essential Functions - From Payfactors)
- Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students
- Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support
- Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
- Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
- A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days .)
- Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Early Childhood Special Education OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II
- Effective time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
- Ability to work effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rules and regulations
- Knowledge of individualized teaching techniques, differentiated instruction, and the ability to appropriately select and implement instructional strategies
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun
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Entry Level Education Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level education program manager job?
Focus on experience that shows you can coordinate people and programs, even at a small scale. Internships with schools, nonprofits, or training departments, volunteer curriculum work, and hands-on leadership in student organizations all strengthen an application. Employers at this level typically want to see clear communication skills, comfort with data tracking, and familiarity with program planning basics rather than years of formal work history.
Which companies hire entry level education program managers?
Companies hiring entry level education program managers right now include Trinity Health, Emory University, and Lipscomb University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of organizations including school districts, edtech companies, workforce development nonprofits, and corporate training departments that actively build pipelines for early-career program staff.
Are there remote entry level education program manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common in this field. About 25% of entry level education program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with edtech companies and national nonprofits more likely to offer flexible arrangements than school districts or community-based organizations that require in-person coordination.
Are these new grad education program manager jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that welcome candidates at the start of their careers. A posting is new-grad friendly when it lists 0 to 2 years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer work in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites applicants with a strong portfolio rather than a long employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level education program managers?
Entry Level education program manager roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they rely on scalable program structures and frequently develop junior staff into full program leads as organizational needs grow.