Before and After School program Site Director

AlphaBEST Education • Arvada, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education is hiring a Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program at an elementary school within the Jeffco School District. The role oversees daily site operations and delivers a safe, inclusive, high-quality experience that helps students learn and grow beyond the school day. The Site Director works with children, families, school staff, the site team, and AlphaBEST leadership, and ensures the program follows licensing requirements and AlphaBEST standards.

This is a Monday–Friday split shift: 6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. and/or 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Pay is $20.25–$23.25 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certification, and meeting one of the stated Colorado licensing qualification pathways. Additional education and relevant experience are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old to meet Colorado licensing requirements.
• Must meet one of these Colorado licensing qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in a related field; at least two years of college and 910 or more verified hours of experience working with children ages 4 and older; or three years of verified experience plus six college credit hours or 40 hours of training related to school-age care.
• Ability to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education is preferred.
• At least three years of experience in a school-age program or teaching setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, including schedules, staffing ratios, staffing, and documentation.
• Oversee and facilitate curriculum implementation and ensure activities meet program expectations.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment consistent with licensing requirements and AlphaBEST standards.
• Prioritize child safety and follow applicable 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, provide 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

• Real experience and hands-on training, with tools to support future career steps. The posting directs applicants to alphabest.org/careers for benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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