Before and After School Program Director

AlphaBEST Education, Inc.; Alamo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition discount

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Before and After-school Program Director for Rancho Romero, CA. The role requires leading a team, delivering high-quality care, and creating a culture of adventure and belonging.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm with no weekends, and compensation is provided per hour based on education and experience. Benefits include health coverage, employee referral incentives, tuition discounts for eligible children, and supportive coworker relations.

Qualifications

• Degree in child development with admin units or teaching experience.
• Permits for Site Supervisor or Program Director preferred.
• Various qualification options listed for School-Age roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun, dedicated team delivering high-quality care and learning.
• Train staff to nurture children and ignite wonder.
• Foster a family-oriented environment with strong relationships.
• Encourage creativity and curiosity through student interests.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Staff training

Creativity foster

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development

3 units in Administration

2 years teaching experience

Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

Before and After-school Program Director -Full-Time - Rancho Romero

+/per hour (based on education and experience)
We are currently looking for a visionary Program Director to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative program. We are looking for a leader 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.

2026-2027 School Year

Before and After-school Program Director -Full-Time - Rancho Romero

Pay: $30

+/per hour (based on education and experience)

We are currently looking for a visionary Program Director to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative program. We are looking for a leader 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.

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

Benefits/Perks

• 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 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 Director 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.

If you are ready to be part of our innovative and exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.

AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer