Before and After School Site Director/Early Learning Professional

AlphaBEST Education • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education provides extended-day, summer, and enrichment programs designed to inspire and engage students in a fun, safe environment. The Site Director leads a before- and after-school program, overseeing daily operations, curriculum implementation, safety, licensing compliance, resources, and staff. The role also involves building relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student success. The position is located at Simonsdale Elementary School and Victory Elementary School in Portsmouth, Virginia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an AM shift from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and a PM shift from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a graduate degree in a child-related field, such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation, and six months of programming experience; an endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field and one year of programming experience; 48 semester hours of college credit in a child-related subject or a CDA, or 72 quarter hours of college credit including 12 semester or 18 quarter hours in a child-related subject, and one year of programming experience; or two years of programming experience, including one year in a staff supervisory capacity, and at least one year of the specified education background.
• Be able to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations, including schedules, ratios, staffing, and documentation.
• Oversee and facilitate curriculum implementation and ensure activities meet program expectations.
• Build a safe and inclusive environment aligned with licensing requirements and AlphaBEST standards.
• Make child safety the top priority at all times.
• 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 relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student success.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits, including health benefits, are available.
• Employee referral program with a monetary incentive.
• An 80% discount off current AlphaBEST program tuition rates for each eligible child in attendance.
• Fun and friendships are described as part of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed