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Site Director – Before & After School Program
Part-Time (30 hours/week) | Monday–Friday | Split Shift
About Us
At Leading Edge Before & After School, we partner with schools and families to create safe, engaging, and enriching programs for students. We’re committed to fostering strong relationships, encouraging professional development, and supporting our staff as they grow their careers in education. Learn more at www.leadingedgekids.com.
About the Role
We are searching for a warm, engaging, and organized Site Director to lead our licensed before and after school program at Glenwood Elementary School in Media, PA. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone who loves working with children, thrives in a school-based setting, and is ready to grow their career in early childhood or elementary education.
Your Impact
As Site Director, you’ll:
- Lead a team to implement daily programming in a licensed before and after school setting
- Build strong relationships with school staff, families, and children of all ages
- Maintain compliance with state licensing standards (DHS/OCDEL), including staff files, ratios, and safety protocols
- Supervise and mentor site staff, scheduling and training as needed
- Communicate regularly and effectively with your Area Director, school administration, and families
- Ensure smooth daily operations with a positive, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset
What Makes You a Great Fit
The ideal candidate is:
- Genuinely passionate about working with children
- Emotionally mature, reliable, and great at building connections
- Bubbly, fun, and enthusiastic—but grounded and dependable
- Comfortable working split shifts
- Able to work independently and manage their time well
- Eager to grow professionally and pursue continuing education
Required Qualifications (Per PA DHS Licensing Regulations)
To qualify, you must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in ECE, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Ed, or a Human Services field plus 1 year of experience with children
- Bachelor’s Degree (non-ECE) with 30 credits in ECE or related field, plus 2 years of experience with children
- Associate’s Degree in ECE or related field plus 3 years of experience with children
- Associate’s Degree (non-ECE) with 30 credits in ECE or related field plus 4 years of experience with children
Transcripts will be required for verification.
Preferred and Highly Valued Clearances
- Child Abuse Clearance
- PA Criminal Background Check (PATCH)
- FBI Fingerprints – DHS version (not Department of Education)
- NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry)
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Physical and TB Test (within 2 years, DHS form preferred)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
If you do not have all of the above, we can assist with the process.
Schedule: Split-Shift
- Monday–Friday, 30 hours per week
- Morning shift: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Afternoon shift: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Benefits
- Free Calm Premium subscription (Calm App)
- 100% Employee Discount
- Perks at Work program
- Teacher Discounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Aflac
- Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday Pay
- Winter Vacation Pay
- Paid Snow Days
- Referral Program
Why Join Leading Edge
- Full support from your Area Director and regional team
- Clear pathway for career advancement
- Paid professional development
- Meaningful work with students and educators in your community
- A team that celebrates and supports your success
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about children, ready to grow, and meet Pennsylvania licensing requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Email recruiting@leadsschools.com with any questions or apply here on really today!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- As the primary leader of the program, you will need to report both mornings and afternoons. Are you available to work both mornings and afternoons?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare Leadership : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23