After School Assistant Site Director
About The Position
Apollo After School is hiring an Assistant Site Director for its curriculum-based after-school program serving students at local PK–8 schools in Weehawken, New Jersey. The position is seasonal and follows the school district calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. The scheduled after-care hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Compensation starts at $23 per hour, depending on experience. Apollo After School provides before- and after-school childcare with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning and Project-Based Learning. Staff create a safe, fun, and friendly classroom experience and use their creativity within a research-based extended-day curriculum. The Assistant Site Director helps implement and supervise the program, oversee daily operations and logistics, support student safety, and maintain positive working relationships with families, school personnel, colleagues, and Apollo leadership.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience working with school-age youth ages 4–10 in a school or after-school setting.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of management experience, with at least five employees as direct reports.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day.
- Manage daily program operations and logistics in coordination with Apollo leadership.
- Ensure the safety and security of enrolled children.
- Supervise all aspects of the site’s before- and after-school program.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents, school staff, and administration.
- Communicate regularly with students’ parents or guardians during pick-up, working together on student successes and challenges.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, attendance, and dismissal data, including incident and accident reports, inventory, and parent communication.
- Meet data-entry deadlines.
- Gather, review, and use program data for program improvement and parent communication.
- Assess and solve problems associated with supervising PK–8 students.
Benefits
- Career and professional development training in relevant childcare subjects.
- Collaboration and schedule flexibility.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
