Director of After School Programs

Paycom - ATS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Director of Programs (ES/MS) to oversee elementary and middle school after‑school programs. The role manages regional teams, maintains budgets, and partners with districts to expand access and quality.

You must develop leaders, ensure compliance, and drive enrollment while coordinating cross‑site operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years leading multiple school sites, strong communication, and the ability to travel within Southern California for site visits and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing multiple school sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to coach Regional Managers and Site Coordinators.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to travel locally in Southern California for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Regional Managers and Site Coordinators at after-school sites.
• Maintain ADA targets; design plans to improve enrollment and quality.
• Identify and develop emerging leaders.
• Serve as primary contact for district administrators and schools.
• Develop and maintain relationships to ensure retention and growth.
• Streamline inefficient systems; focus on operations and scalability.
• Lead long-term strategic planning for expansion and new opportunities.
• Manage budgets with Regional Managers and Site Coordinators; track expenses monthly.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Training & development

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a leader who is motivated by helping other leaders reach their potential. Our new Director of Programs (ES/MS) will specialize in the unique needs of our Elementary/Middle School students, supervise experienced regional managers, oversee significant dollar budgets, and work directly with school district administration. You must have creative instincts for engaging students that have been honed from at least five years' experience in the field of extended learning or after school.The successful candidate is articulate, highly intelligent, creative, and a problem solver with exceptional interpersonal skills.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupervise Regional Managers and Site Coordinators at comprehensive after-school sites, which include public, charter, and private schools.Ensure all sites maintain required target (or higher) ADA, creatively designing and implementing plans of action to improve program quality and increase enrollment.Identify and develop emerging leaders.Serve as point of contact for school and district administrators. Develop and maintain relationships to ensure continuity and retention of business.Identify and streamline inefficient systems, focusing on operations and scalability.Facilitate long-term strategic planning to grow and develop new avenues for expansion.Generate new business opportunities through community networking, client relations, attending sales meetings.Develop virtual rolodex of community partners for high quality enrichment across sites, identify new clients.Manage budgetary aspects of sites, which includes developing and monitoring budgets with Regional Managers and Site Coordinators, tracking expenses monthly and ensuring budgets are strictly maintained.Oversee staff training and development throughout the year.Ensure compliance is met at district and grant levels; maintain accurate records of all district level trainings, employee attendance.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.Provide training and development to employees, during introductory employment period and ongoing at routine staff development meetings and during site reviews.Additional duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under deadlines is expected.Willingness to work occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekendsAble to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in student, staff, and management matters.Comfortable speaking to groups in publicRequired local travel (Southern California) for site visits, staff training, and other related events. Must have a reliable method of transportation.Must pass Live Scan (fingerprint and background check), show negative tuberculosis test, and be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.5+ years of experience managing multiple school sites.BA in education or related field highly preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.Strong interpersonal skills expected with capacity to interact with outside vendors and other members of the community.Close attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with big picture thinking.At least 2-4 years in leadership or staff development; leadership experience in education desirable.Ability to coach Regional Managers and Site Coordinators in their performance.