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Site Director – BeforeAfter School Program
Location:
Eisenhower Elementary
601 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
Position Type: Full-Time (30 hours/week)
Pay Range: $20–$23/hour (biweekly pay)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Split Shift
7:00 am – 9:00 am2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
About Us
At Leading Edge BeforeAfter School, we create safe, supportive, and enriching environments where children thrive beyond the classroom. We partner with schools and families to deliver high-quality programming that builds confidence, sparks creativity, and supports academic and social-emotional growth. Our team is driven by purpose, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for strong leaders to grow with us.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, organized Site Director to lead our program at Eisenhower Elementary. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations, supporting and developing staff, maintaining compliance, and ensuring a safe and engaging experience for students.
This role requires consistent availability for both the morning and afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday, to ensure continuity of care for students and staff.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both leadership and hands-on involvement, with clear pathways for growth as our organization expands. Billing and tuition are managed separately, allowing you to focus on what matters most-your team, your students, and your program.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Associate degree or 60 college credits
- At least 2 years of experience working with children in a group setting
Additional requirements:
- Completion of state-mandated training (healthsafety, child development, supervision) within 9 months of hire
- Lead, coach, and supervise program staff
- Ensure daily operations meet NJ DCF licensing standards
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and ratio requirements
- Build strong relationships with school leadership and families
- Manage site-level documentation and administrative tasks
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the program
- Free Calm Premium Subscription
- Employee DiscountsPerks at Work
- Teacher Discounts
- 401(k) (eligible after 3 months, age 21 )
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Holiday Pay (6 hours/day when programs are closed)
- Winter Break Pay (6 hours/day)
- Paid Sick Time - Accrued
- Remote Work on Snow Days
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
If selected to move forward, you will be invited to complete a full application through our company website. Once your application is completed and reviewed, selected candidates will be invited to schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with our Talent Specialist to ensure the role is a strong mutual fit. Accommodations can be made for candidates who are not able to participate in a video interview.
Leading Edge BeforeAfter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20 - $23