- Salary
- $20 – $23/hr
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
AlphaBEST Education - Before and After School Site Director II
Axis International Academy: 2700 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Schedule: M-F (split shift) AM 6:30 am - start school/ PM 2:00/2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ready to lead with purpose?
AlphaBEST Education provides extended-day, summer, and enrichment programs designed to inspire and engage students as they discover and learn beyond the school day in a fun, safe environment.
As an AlphaBEST Site Director, you'll 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
In this role, you will:
- 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
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; additional education listed below
- CPR and First Aid certification required
- At least 3 years of experience in a school-age program or teaching setting preferred
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and supervision preferred
- Ability to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting (up to 25 pounds)
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To meet Colorado licensing requirements, you must be at least 21 years old and meet ONE of the following:
*A Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, recreation, child development, etc.)
*At least 2 years of college and 910+ hours of verified experience working with kids (ages 4+)
*Or 3 years of verified experience + 6 college credit hours OR 40 hours of training related to school-age care
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job - it's your next step forward.
At AlphaBEST, we believe in boosting your potential. Whether you're exploring a future in education, leadership, or something entirely different, you'll gain real experience, hands-on training, and the tools to take your next step with confidence.
Visit alphabest.org/careers to learn more about our benefits.