Before and After School Early Learning Professional/Site Director

Job Description

Job Description

$500.00 hiring bonus Elementary Education, Special education and early child care education associates or bachelors.

Human Service Field Degrees also qualify in the following areas( social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, human development/family studies/counseling/ mental health counseling/nursing-health sciences, human service management, home economics/family and consumer sciences.

Other degrees outside the education and human service degrees listed above will NEED 30 ADDITIONAL credits on your transcript in the subjects of elementary education, early child care education or special education.

Location(s):Penn Hills Elementary School located at 1079 Jefferson Rd Pittsburgh PA 15235

Pay: $25.00

Hours: Monday through Friday AM shift 7am-9am PM shift 1:30pm-6pm with benefits

Ready 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 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:

• (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early
  childhood education, child development, special education, elementary
  education
  or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
  (2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including
  30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special
  education,
  elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of
  experience
  with children.
  (3) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early
  childhood education, child development, special education, elementary
  education
  or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
  (4) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including
  30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special
  education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of
  experience 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.