Area Manager: Before and After School Program

About the role

This position will be based at our Support Office in LaPlata, Maryland and will require travel as necessary to sites across Charles and Prince George’s County elementary schools.

The Area Manager will build a successful team while having a positive impact on students, parents, and schools. The candidate will ideally take a hands-on approach, be results oriented and capable of motivating others. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for the candidate’s success. If you thrive in an environment that promotes success through creativity, innovation, and collaboration, you will excel as a member of our team.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit internal and external talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Manage the onboarding and development of your team.
• Conduct interviews and select appropriate staff members who are passionate about children and learning.
• Build a successful and cohesive team by providing collaborative opportunities, establishing and maintaining good working relationships, and utilizing effective conflict management techniques to accomplish team goals.
• Articulate clear standards and expectations, ask questions and actively listen, and give timely effective feedback.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
• Observe, monitor, coach, train and provide feedback to staff around programming.
• Understand and maintain in-depth knowledge of current curriculum utilized in the sites.
• Evaluate on a regular basis program quality and progress towards programming goals.
• Work with Site Directors and Education Specialists on programming enhancements.
• Ensure licensing compliance at all sites according to state regulations.
• Partner with the Regional Director to develop and implement local marketing strategies.
• Maintain a weekly and monthly financial control system to include: a review of enrollment and attendance, payments and deposits, delinquent accounts and expenses related to personnel hours along with snack and supply purchases.
• Review, monitor and submit payroll, staff timesheets, expense reports, leave requests and other employee action forms in a timely manner.
• Recognize parent, school, and staff concerns; develop a course of action to reassure and resolve problems appropriately.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and build positive rapport throughout the community and within the industry.
• Conduct and administer site quality evaluations, surveys (student, parents, school administration, and staff) and other data gathering research to identify areas in need of improvement and/or to recognize sites/staff who are meeting or exceeding organizational goals.
• Direct community involvement; seek opportunities to serve the community by building partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and businesses.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management or related field preferred; Master’s degree or higher a plus.
• Previous experience in an elementary school setting, school administration, or in a school-age childcare setting strongly desired.
• Strong organizational, communication and supervisory skills required, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative and sensitive to children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations.
• Proven ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401K.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid leave time.

Pay

Competitive salary based on education and experience, with a target of $50,000.