Area Manager- Before and After School Program

Location: Highland Park IL

Pay: Starting at $50000

Hours: Full Time

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 Area Manager youll support Site Directors and Group Leaders across multiple locations helping ensure high-quality programs strong operations licensing compliance and positive relationships with families and school partners.

Were looking for an early learning professional who:

• Enjoys leading and supporting a team in a fast-paced student-centered environment
• Feels confident coaching Site Directors and stepping in to support operations when needed
• Takes pride in delivering a high-quality consistent experience for students families and school partners
• Makes child safety and licensing compliance a non-negotiable priority
• Is organized reliable and comfortable managing multiple sites and priorities

In this role you will:

• Own the overall performance of multiple sites including program quality staffing licensing compliance and financial results
• Lead evaluate and develop Site Directors through regular one-on-ones goal setting and performance reviews
• Set priorities and strategic direction for your area to drive enrollment growth retention and operational consistency
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for school partners district leaders and key stakeholders
• Make final decisions related to staffing corrective action escalations and site-level challenges
• Ensure all sites meet or exceed AlphaBEST standards for safety curriculum delivery and compliance
• Represent AlphaBEST as a senior leader at school meetings community events and company initiatives

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; BA or BS in Business Management Education or related field preferred. Masters Degree or higher a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Previous experience in a school-age program or teaching setting preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience preferred
• Ability to travel locally and attend company meetings and training sessions (may include occasional out-of-state travel)

Why Join Us

This isnt just a job - its your next step forward.

At AlphaBEST we believe in boosting your potential. Whether youre exploring a future in education leadership or something entirely different youll gain real experience hands-on training and the tools to take your next step with confidence.

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Required Experience:

Manager