Area Director for Before/After School Programs

Description

If you enjoy working with children and are looking for an opportunity to establish a career as an integral part of a fast-growing organization then Innovation Learning is for you! We are looking for the best of the best to be a part of our nationwide before school-and-after school and summertime company.

Innovation Learning partners with schools to leverage valuable before and after school time to increase academic achievement. We have a unique opening for an individual who has experience working with children in grades K-8. The successful candidate must be passionate about working with children. Leadership experience is a plus. In your capacity, your full-time efforts will help lead our organization to stronger systems, processes, people management, and brand experience.

We are looking for the right person who loves kids and teaching and embodies our 4 core values:

• Cultivate Mastery: We celebrate effort, learning, and growth. Whether learning a new skill or building confidence through hands-on projects, we honor progress and help each child take pride in their growth.
• Inspire Independence: We encourage agency, initiative, and responsibility in our students and in our team. Our staff and students gain voice and confidence when they make decisions, lead activities, and solve problems. Our programs give space to practice responsibility, take initiative, and learn from experience.
• Build Belonging: We believe people thrive when they know they are valued and part of something bigger than themselves. Every child should feel safe, seen, and supported. Through warm welcomes, daily circles, and strong relationships, we create a culture where everyone feels connected and part of something meaningful.
• Practice Generosity: We center kindness, camaraderie, and mentorship in the day-to-day moments. Children learn the power of helping others, working together, and giving back. Staff model compassion and collaboration in everything they do.

Job Summary
In this role, you will oversee, administer, and execute key human resources and operational functions across multiple before and after school learning program sites. Your responsibilities span recruitment, training, coaching, and program facilitation. You will cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture, build trust with staff and stakeholders, and maintain open, consistent communication with your direct supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Site Management

• Supervise and manage multiple extended learning program locations.
• Provide daily onsite leadership, ensuring strong team engagement, coaching, mentoring, and support.
• Model professionalism and actively participate in program activities.

Staffing & Human Resources

• Lead staffing and recruitment efforts across all sites.
• Ensure teachers and staff participate fully in required training programs.
• Contribute to and facilitate site-based and classroom training sessions.
• Create and manage staff schedules across locations.

Program Administration & Operations

• Oversee daily program administration and operational activities.
• Ensure student safety, engagement, and educational growth.
• Maintain compliance with all safety standards and licensing requirements.
• Review attendance records and manage daily payroll allocations.
• Monitor and achieve P&L and budget targets.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships with administration, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Provide timely program updates and nurture trust-based partnerships.
• Address stakeholder concerns within 24 hours and contribute to overall community well-being.
• Participate in marketing and outreach efforts to positively promote programs.

Reporting & Strategic Support

• Deliver timely and accurate reports to your supervisor.
• Consult with the leadership team on needs, and activities within your area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on organizational priorities.

Other Requirements

• Regular travel within your designated area, including out of state markets
• Primarily field-based role with autonomy, requiring consistent onsite presence across locations.
• Multi-site Management experience in childcare is required

Overall Objective
Your primary goal is to ensure that our brand’s standards of excellence are consistently upheld across your area, fostering exceptional program quality, strong team culture, and positive community impact.