Before and After School Site Director

AlphaBEST Education • Suffolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education is hiring a Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program at elementary schools in Suffolk, Virginia. The role oversees daily site operations and helps provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive. The Site Director oversees curriculum delivery, licensing compliance, staffing, documentation, resources, and relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership. The position pays $20.00 per hour and works 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 education from a one-year early childhood certificate program consisting of at least 30 semester hours.
• Ability 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 day-to-day 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 strong relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student success.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits, including health benefits available.
• Employee referral program with a monetary incentive.
• 80% discount off current AlphaBEST program tuition rates for each eligible child in attendance.
• Fun and friendships come with the paycheck.

What This Job Offers

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