Before and After School Assistant Program Director

AlphaBEST Education, Inc; Alamo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time health benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition discount

Fun and friendships included

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Program Director for the Rancho Romero site for the 2026-2027 school year. You will lead a team delivering high-quality after-school care, learning, and excitement to children, in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, with hours based on attendance. The role offers $27 per hour pay, part-time benefits including health, a referral incentive, and tuition discounts for eligible children.

Qualifications

• A degree in child development, 3 units in Administration, and 2 years of teaching experience.
• A BA degree in child development, 3 units in Administration, and 1 year of teaching experience.
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit.
• For School-Age Director roles, Health and Safety Code Section 1597.21 applies.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development

BA degree in child development

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

Before and After-school Assistant Program Director - Rancho Romero

Pay: $27 per hour

We are currently looking for a visionary Assistant Program Director to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative program. We are looking for a person who passionate about 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. As the Program Director, you will lead the creation of an environment that sparks excitement and discovery for both children and staff.

Schedule: Must be available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm (Work schedule and hours are based on attendance) No weekends!

Benefits/Perks:

• Part-time benefits including health available
• Employee referral program monetary incentive
• Fun and friendships come with the paycheck
• A discount off current AlphaBEST program tuition rates for each eligible child in attendance. **(Please ask an HR team member or manager for qualification guidelines)**

As an AlphaBEST After-school Assistant Program Director, you’ll be trained to do the following:

• 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.

Qualification requirements for the Assistant positions. Please see the criteria outlined below:

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

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

Please see the requirements breakdown below:

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.

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer