Area Manager: Before and After School Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced Area Manager for the Suffolk, VA region to lead and support before- and after-school programs across multiple sites.

You will hire and develop site leaders, ensure safety and program quality, build community partnerships, and drive growth while maintaining a caring, team-focused environment for children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management, or related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Previous experience in elementary school setting, school administration, or school-age childcare 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.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for your team based on core values and BEST at what we do.
• Ensure the success of engaging programs advancing children's development.
• Work with peers, Regional Leadership Team, staff, parents, and school admins 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 businesses and organizations.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and build new growth opportunities.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive relationships are formed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team leadership

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Management, or related field

Master's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Before and After School Program Area Manager: Suffolk VA

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.