Site Director - Before/After school program

AlphaBEST Education•Wellington, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AlphaBEST Education provides extended-day, summer, and enrichment programs designed to inspire and engage students as they discover and learn beyond the school day. For those with experience supporting students, the Site Director role offers the opportunity to lead a meaningful before and after-school program that helps kids learn, grow, and thrive. We're looking for an early learning professional who: Enjoys working with children in a structured, high-energy environment Feels confident taking the lead and running a smooth program Takes pride in delivering a high-quality student and family experience Takes child safety seriously and follows procedures closely Is flexible, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

Requirements

Must meet one of the following qualifications per CO licensing regulations: completed a bachelor's degree (in a related field, such as recreation, outdoor education, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field)
2 years of college education and 3 months (455 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable experience
3 years of satisfactory and verifiable experience, along with 6+ semester hours or college education, OR 40 clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children.
Satisfactory and verifiable experience must have occurred after you were 18 years or older and must be for the care/supervision of children 4 years or older
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs
Must be Level 3 or above In Colorado's Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System. (PDIS)

Nice To Haves

Teaching or classroom leadership
Youth programs
Staff supervision or team leadership

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the site: schedules, ratios, staffing, and documentation
Oversee/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 your site team, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring training requirements are met
Represent AlphaBEST with professionalism at school and community events
Build strong relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student success
Lead a fun and dedicated team of Guides that deliver excitement to our student Explorers in fitness, the arts, technology, and more!
Work collaboratively with peers and the Leadership Team to manage all aspects of the program site.
Train AlphaBEST Guides on how to lead adventurous tasks that ignite children's sense of wonder.
Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by establishing clubs that build on students' interests and talents.
Provide a caring, family-oriented environment at your program site that fosters positive relationships among staff, children, parents, and the school.