Before and After School Early Learning Professional/Site Director
Job Description
Job Description
Location(s):Penn Hills Elementary School located at 1079 Jefferson Rd Pittsburgh PA 15235Pay: $21.00Hours: Monday through Friday AM shift 7am-9am PM shift 3pm-6pmReady to lead with purpose?AlphaBEST Education provides extended day, summer, and enrichment programs that are designed to inspire and engage students while 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 environmentFeels confident taking the lead and running a smooth programTakes pride in delivering a high-quality student and family experience Takes child safety seriously and follows procedures closelyIs flexible, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever neededIn this role, you will:Manage the day-to-day operations of the site: schedules, ratios, staffing, and documentationOversee/facilitate curriculum implementation and ensure activities meet program expectationsBuild a safe and inclusive environment aligned with licensing requirements and AlphaBEST standardsMake child safety the top priority at all timesMaintain licensing compliance, documentation, and readiness for inspectionsTrack and manage site resources, attendance, and food program requirementsSupervise and mentor your site team, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring training requirements are metRepresent AlphaBEST with professionalism at school and community eventsBuild strong relationships with families, school staff, and AlphaBEST leadership to support student successRequirements:(1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in earlychildhood education, child development, special education, elementaryeducationor the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.(2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, specialeducation,elementary education or the human services field and 2 years ofexperiencewith children.(3) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in earlychildhood education, child development, special education, elementaryeducationor the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.(4) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, specialeducation, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years ofexperience with children.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.PA Nondiscrimination Statement: An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation.