Afterschool Site Director SY25-26

LaAmistad • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about education, community, and making a lasting impact? At LaAmistad, our Site Directors do more than lead—they inspire. As the heart of our afterschool programs, Site Directors shape learning environments that uplift Latino youth through academic support, character development, and strong community partnerships. If you love teaching and leading with purpose, this is your chance to turn passion into purpose. LaAmistad is hiring driven and compassionate educators to lead our afterschool sites for the 2025–2026 school year. In this role, you’ll create a safe, encouraging space where students build literacy and math skills, develop social-emotional confidence, and grow alongside volunteer mentors. You’ll also work closely with families, schools, and staff to ensure each child gets the tailored support they need to thrive—inside and outside the classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• At least one year of experience working with K–5 students
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Confidence in leading a classroom independently
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs., climb stairs, and move quickly between classrooms
• Experience managing a team and/or volunteers
• Must provide own laptop
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Retired educators (K–12) encouraged to apply
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred, not required)
• Passion for educational equity and community engagement
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families, volunteers, and school staff
• Self-motivated, resilient, and collaborative—aligned with LaAmistad’s core values: Kindness: Speak with love, listen with patience, act with compassion Excellence: Every touch, every time, no exceptions Passion: Turn work into joyful pursuit Teamwork: Together, we achieve more Perseverance: Grit that drives change despite challenges

Responsibilities

• Lead afterschool academic sessions focused on literacy, math, and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborate with LaAmistad’s Academic Director to plan and adapt learning activities based on individual student needs.
• Monitor and report student progress using assessments, report cards, and school-provided data.
• Communicate regularly with parents, schools, volunteers, and program leadership regarding student development and site updates.
• Train, supervise, and support volunteer tutors and program assistants.
• Maintain site safety by enforcing emergency protocols and child protection policies.
• Foster strong partnerships with school staff and host site representatives.
• Share weekly updates via a digital newsletter with stakeholders.
• Manage site-level administrative tasks, including timesheet approvals for staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees