Area Manager, After-School Programs (Multi-Site)

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Long-term disability

Paid leave

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. seeks an Area Manager based at our LaPlata, MD support office to lead a multi-site team across Charles and Prince George's counties.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recruitment, staff development, and ensuring high-quality programming in elementary sites. You will partner with site Directors, ensure licensing compliance, manage enrollment and finances, and build community partnerships.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management or related field preferred; master's degree or higher a plus.
• Experience in an elementary school setting, school administration, or school-age childcare setting strongly desired.
• Strong organizational, communication and supervisory skills; preferably multi-site environment.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and sensitive to children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit internal and external talent from diverse backgrounds. Manage onboarding and development of your team.
• Conduct interviews and select appropriate staff members who are passionate about children and learning.
• Build a cohesive team by providing collaborative opportunities, maintaining good working relationships, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Articulate standards, ask questions, listen, and give timely, constructive feedback.
• Set high performance standards for self and others; assume responsibility for completing assignments.
• Observe, coach, train and provide feedback to staff around programming.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of current curriculum used in sites.
• Evaluate program quality and progress; work with Site Directors on enhancements.
• Ensure licensing compliance at all sites according to state regulations.
• Partner with Regional Director to develop and implement local marketing strategies.
• Maintain financial control: enrollment, attendance, payments, deposits, delinquent accounts, and expenses.
• Review payroll, timesheets, expense reports, leave requests and other employee actions.
• Address parent, school, and staff concerns; develop action plans to resolve issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and community stakeholders.
• Conduct site quality evaluations and surveys to identify improvement areas.
• Direct community involvement and partnerships with organizations and leaders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Multi-site management

Recruitment

Interviewing

Conflict management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. seeks an Area Manager based at our LaPlata, MD support office to lead a multi-site team across Charles and Prince George's counties.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recruitment, staff development, and ensuring high-quality programming in elementary sites. You will partner with site Directors, ensure licensing compliance, manage enrollment and finances, and build community partnerships.