Before and After School Program Director

About the role

We are looking for a visionary Program Director to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative before and after-school program. As the Program Director, you will lead the creation of an environment that sparks excitement and discovery for both children and staff, fostering innovation, cultivating curiosity, and creating an atmosphere of adventure and belonging. Our mission is to craft a transformative experience where each child's curiosity is ignited, creativity is nurtured, and a genuine sense of adventure and belonging is fostered.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun and dedicated team of professionals to deliver the highest quality care, learning, and excitement to our children.
• Train AlphaBEST staff on how to nurture children and ignite their sense of wonder.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, parent, and school relationships are fostered.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required for the Director position:

• A degree in child development, 3 units in Administration, and 2 years of teaching experience; or
• A BA degree in child development, 3 units in Administration, and 1 year of teaching experience; or
• A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit.

For School-Age Director roles, refer to Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21 for additional details.

Additional options for meeting requirements:

• Option 1: 24 semester units in child development, recreation, or a related field; 6 semester units in administration and supervision; 2 years of experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field; 3 semester units in administration and supervision; 1 year of experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Option 3: A School-Age Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit.

Pay

$30+ per hour (based on education and experience).

Schedule

Must be available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm. Work schedule and hours are based on attendance. No weekends.

Benefits

• Health benefits available.
• Employee referral program with monetary incentive.
• Fun and friendships come with the paycheck.
• A discount off current AlphaBEST program tuition rates for each eligible child in attendance (qualification guidelines available from HR or management).