Before and After School program Site Director

AlphaBEST Education: Elementary schools within the Jeffco School District (Arvada, CO 80003)

Pay: $20.25-$23.25

Hours: Monday-Friday AM/PM Split shift (6:30 am-8:30 am/ 2:00 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 preferred
• 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)

• 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.