Area Manager: Before and After School Program

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is seeking a devoted Area Manager to lead before and after school programs across Prince William County / Manassas. You and your team will guide students through daily adventures at multiple school-based sites, fostering a safe, discovery-filled learning environment.

The role emphasizes developing staff, ensuring program quality, building partnerships with schools and families, and maintaining strong customer relationships. BA/BS preferred; salary $50,000; full benefits.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management, or a related field is preferred; master's degree is a plus.
• Experience in elementary school settings or school-age childcare is strongly desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for your team based on AlphaBEST values.
• Ensure engaging programs promote the development of children across sites.
• Collaborate with peers, the Regional Leadership Team, staff, parents, and school administrators.
• Respond to and resolve stakeholders' concerns.
• Hire and develop exceptional, diverse, high-performing team members, including Site Directors and Group Leaders.
• Evaluate program safety and performance, making corrections as necessary.
• Build sustainable community partnerships with local leaders and organizations.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and build new growth opportunities.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive relationships among staff, children, parents, and schools are formed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Education or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Before and After School Program Area Manager: Prince William County / Manassas

AlphaBEST Education: After school is where adventure begins! We aim to engage children and expand their horizons in safe, discovery-filled environments.

We are looking for proven leaders in the before and after-school space to join our team and create an exciting learning environment for our students and team members. You and your team will lead students through exciting daily adventures at multiple school-based sites.

As an AlphaBEST Area Manager, you'll be mentored to do the following:

• Set the tone for your team, based on our core values: Children First, Have Fun, Value Connection, Drive Innovation, Lead with a "Yes" Mindset, and BEST at what we do. Make it Right.
• Ensure the success of engaging programs that advance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development throughout your area's sites.
• Work collaboratively with peers, the Regional Leadership Team, staff, parents, and school administrators to develop AlphaBEST in your area.
• Respond to and resolve stakeholders' concerns.
• Hire and develop exceptional, diverse, high-performing team members, including Site Directors and Group Leaders.
• Evaluate program safety and performance, making corrections as necessary.
• Build sustainable community partnerships with local business leaders and organizations.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and build new growth opportunities.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive relationships among staff, children, parents, and schools are formed throughout your responsibility.

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary: $50,000
• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability benefits, retirement, life, and paid time off.
• Deep discounts on program tuition (Bring your school-age child to work for $10/week)

Here's what you need:

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management, or a related field is preferred. A master's degree or higher is a plus.
• Previous experience in an elementary school setting, school administration, or school-age childcare setting is strongly desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.