School-Age Program Director

Tharp Consulting; Lacey Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in New Jersey seeks a dynamic program leader to manage a school-age program at an elementary site. You will oversee daily operations, support staff, manage enrollment, and coordinate schedules to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences.

You will guide curriculum, ensure licensing compliance, build strong partnerships with families, and work with school leadership to foster a safe, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating education or child development programs.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and licensing compliance.
• Effective communication and relationship-building with families and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage staff, enrollment, and program operations.
• Budget awareness and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, staff performance, and day-to-day leadership
• Implement and guide curriculum to support children’s learning and development
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and uphold safety standards
• Manage budgets and resources to support program quality
• Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with school leadership
• Mentor educators to foster a nurturing, growth-focused culture

Skills

Education program leadership

Safety & licensing compliance

Communication with families

Staff & enrollment management

Budget management

Job description

Summary

Lead daily operations of a school-age program at an elementary school site by ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Oversee and support staff, manage enrollment, and help coordinate scheduling to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences.

Lead daily operations of a school-age program at an elementary school site by ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Oversee and support staff, manage enrollment, and help coordinate scheduling to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations, staff performance, and day-to-day leadership


• Implement and guide curriculum to support children’s learning and development


• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements and uphold safety standards


• Manage budgets and resources to support program quality


• Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with school leadership


• Mentor educators to foster a nurturing, growth-focused culture

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience leading and coordinating education or child development programs


• Strong knowledge of safety practices and licensing compliance


• Effective communication and relationship-building with families and stakeholders


• Ability to manage staff, enrollment, and program operations


• Budget awareness and organizational leadership