Site Director - Before and After School Program

AlphaBEST Education, Inc.; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

AlphaBEST childcare tuition discounts

Employee referral bonus

Year-round employment available

Set schedule Monday through Friday

Job summary

AlphaBEST Education is seeking a Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program for elementary students in Virginia. This leadership role manages a small team in a school-based environment and ensures safety and quality of program operations.

Ideal candidates are educators or youth program professionals who enjoy working with children, with reliable availability Monday through Friday and a strong focus on family communication and licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to complete background and central-registry checks.
• Available Monday through Friday.
• Meets one applicable Virginia program-director pathway.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily before/after-school operations.
• Supervise staff.
• Maintain ratio and licensing compliance.
• Maintain attendance and program records.
• Communicate with families and school partners.
• Prepare for inspections and readiness.
• Monitor supplies and snacks.
• Ensure student safety.
• Implement engaging activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program operations

Family communication

Education

High school diploma

Virginia program-director pathway

Job description

AlphaBEST Education - Prince William County School Locations: Alvey Elementary, George Tyler Elementary, and Chris Yung Elementary Pay range: $22.00-$23.50 depending on child care experience and college degree $500 HIRING BONUS

• Eligible new hires receive a $500 hiring bonus! Half when hired and half after successfully completing 6 months of employment and meeting applicable eligibility requirements.*

About The Role

AlphaBEST Education is seeking a Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program for elementary students. This leadership role is ideal for educators or youth program professionals who enjoy working with children and leading a small team in a structured school-based environment.

Benefits

The Site Director oversees daily program operations, ensures student safety, supports staff, and builds strong relationships with families and school partners.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• Paid time off
• AlphaBEST childcare tuition discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Year-round employment available
• Set schedule Monday through Friday, 5:45 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, no weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Daily program operations
• Staff supervision
• Ratio and licensing compliance
• Attendance and program records
• Family communication
• School-administration communication
• Inspection readiness
• Supply and snack monitoring
• Student safety
• Activity implementation

Minimum Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to complete required background and central-registry checks
• Available Monday through Friday
• Meets one applicable Virginia program-director pathway

Virginia qualification pathways

• Graduate degree in a child-related field plus six months of programmatic experience
• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in a child-related field plus one year of programmatic experience
• 48 semester hours, including 12 child-related hours, plus one year of programmatic experience
• Certain certificate, credential, or Montessori pathways plus two years of programmatic experience, including one year in a staff-supervisory capacity

Child-related fields may include early childhood education, elementary education, special education, psychology, sociology, and other humanities disciplines.

Why Join AlphaBEST?

AlphaBEST Education provides before-school, after-school, summer, and enrichment programs that inspire students to learn and grow beyond the school day.

This role is a great opportunity for educators, youth program leaders, or childcare professionals seeking a part-time leadership position that aligns with the school schedule.

We provide training, support, and opportunities to grow your leadership skills while making a positive impact on students.

Learn more about AlphaBEST careers at alphabest.org/careers