Area Manager: Before and After School Program

AlphaBEST Education • Suffolk, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education is seeking proven leaders for its Before and After School Program Area Manager role in Suffolk, VA. The program aims to engage children in safe, discovery-filled environments, expanding their horizons. The Area Manager and their team will lead students through exciting daily adventures at multiple school-based sites. As an Area Manager, you will be mentored to set the tone for your team based on core values, ensure the success of engaging programs that advance children's development, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders. You will also be responsible for resolving concerns, hiring and developing high-performing team members, evaluating program safety and performance, building community partnerships, and maintaining customer relationships. The goal is to provide a caring, family-oriented environment that fosters positive relationships.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Education, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in an elementary school setting, school administration, or school-age childcare setting is strongly desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for your team, based on core values: Children First, Have Fun, Value Connection, Drive Innovation, Lead with a "Yes" Mindset, and BEST at what we do. Make it Right.
• Ensure the success of engaging programs that advance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development throughout your area's sites.
• Work collaboratively with peers, the Regional Leadership Team, staff, parents, and school administrators to develop AlphaBEST in your area.
• Respond to and resolve stakeholders' concerns.
• Hire and develop exceptional, diverse, high-performing team members, including Site Directors and Group Leaders.
• Evaluate program safety and performance, making corrections as necessary.
• Build sustainable community partnerships with local business leaders and organizations.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and build new growth opportunities.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive relationships among staff, children, parents, and schools are formed throughout your responsibility.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability benefits, retirement, life, and paid time off.
• Deep discounts on program tuition (Bring your school-age child to work for $10/week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager