Before & After School Early Learning Professional/Site Director

AlphaBEST Education • Waldorf, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education is hiring a Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program at Mary B Neal Elementary School. The program provides students with a fun, safe, and engaging environment for learning and enrichment beyond the school day. The Site Director manages daily operations, supports curriculum delivery, maintains licensing compliance, prioritizes child safety, and leads the site team while building relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership. The position pays $21.00 per hour and includes morning hours from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and afternoon hours from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with children in a structured, energetic setting; can confidently lead a program; values a high-quality experience for students and families; follows safety procedures; and is flexible and reliable. AlphaBEST describes the position as an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training, with further information about benefits available on its careers website.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Registration and full clearance from the state childcare licensing agency.
• Proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations, demonstrated through one of the listed education or experience pathways.
• A 90-hour certification for licensing requirements: 45 hours in growth and development and 45 hours in school-age curriculum.
• One qualifying pathway: a bachelor's or associate's degree in a related field; a one-year state- or nationally recognized credential related to school-age care; 20 semester credits or 30 quarter credits of college/university training plus at least one year of qualifying teaching experience in a certified child care center or comparable group care program; or at least two years of qualifying teaching experience in such a program, including at least one year as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, including schedules, staffing ratios, staffing, and documentation.
• Oversee or facilitate curriculum implementation and ensure activities meet program expectations.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment aligned with licensing requirements and AlphaBEST standards.
• Make child safety the top priority and closely follow procedures.
• Maintain licensing compliance, documentation, and readiness for inspections.
• Track and manage site resources, attendance, and food program requirements.
• Supervise and mentor the site team through coaching and feedback, and ensure training requirements are met.
• Represent AlphaBEST professionally at school and community events.
• Build strong relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student success.

Benefits

• Hands-on training and experience, and tools to support career development; further benefits information is available on the company's careers website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED