Area Manager - After School

FULL TIME POSITION - AREA MANAGER FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN THE HUNTSVILLE AL AREA SCHOOLS

Do you have a passion for learning? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, crave new challenges and seek to make a difference? If so, the Area Manager position with AlphaBEST is perfect for you! At AlphaBEST, our goal is to inspire young minds to see the world as a place brimming with possibilities. We are growing in a fun and fast way, as we radically redefine the extended day space. The Area Manager will play a key role by providing multi-site operational leadership for our after-school programs. This role isn't just about tactics- it's about driving the mission and vision of AlphaBEST.

The Area Manager will build a successful team, while having a positive impact on students, parents and schools. An ideal candidate for this job is someone who take a hands-on approach, be results oriented, and capable of motivating others. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for the candidate's success.

If you thrive in an environment that promotes success through creativity, innovation, and collaboration, you will excel as a member of our team. Join our growing team of committed individuals with a passion for children and learning!

In this exciting role, you'll have the chance to do the following :

• Actively recruit internal and external talent from diverse backgrounds. Manage the on-boarding and development of your team.
• Conduct interviews and select appropriate staff members who are passionate about children and learning.
• Build a successful and cohesive team by providing collaborative opportunities, establishing and maintaining good working relationships, and utilizing effective conflict management techniques to accomplish team goals.
• Articulate clear standards and expectations, asks questions and actively listen, and give timely effective feedback.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
• Observe, monitor, coach, train and provide feedback to staff around programming.
• Understand and maintain in-depth knowledge of current curriculum utilized in the sites.
• Evaluate on a regular basis, program quality and progress towards programming goals. Work with Site Directors and Education Specialists on programming enhancements.
• Ensure licensing compliance at all sites according to the state regulations.
• Partner with the Regional Director to develop, and implement local marketing strategies.
• Maintain a weekly and monthly financial control system to include : review of enrollment and attendance, payments and deposits, delinquent accounts and expenses related to personnel hours along with snack and supply purchases.
• Review, monitor and submit payroll, staff time sheets, expense reports, leave requests and other employee action forms in a timely manner.
• Recognize parent, school, and staff concerns; develop a course of action to reassure and resolve problems appropriately.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and build positive rapport throughout the community and within the industry.
• Conduct and administer site quality evaluations, surveys (student, parents, school administration, and staff) and other data gathering research to identify areas in need of improvement and / or to recognize sites / staff who are meeting or exceeding organizational goals.
• Direct community involvement, seek opportunities to serve the community by building partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and businesses.

Here's what you will need :

Salary and Benefits : Starting pay $50,000

AlphaBEST offers a competitive salary based on education and experience. We offer a strong benefit package to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance along with 401K, long term disability and paid leave time.