2026-2027 School Year
Before and After School Full-Time Program Director /Primary School Professional-Fremont, CA
Pay: $23+/hourly (pay is based on education and experience)
We are currently looking for a visionary Program Director to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative program. We are looking for a leader passionate about fostering innovation, cultivating curiosity, and creating an atmosphere of adventure and belonging.
Our mission is to craft a transformative experience where each child's curiosity is ignited, creativity is nurtured, and a genuine sense of adventure and belonging is fostered. As the Program Director, you will be at the helm of creating an environment that sparks excitement and discovery for both children and staff. If you are ready to lead and inspire in this exciting role, we invite you to apply.
Please see the schedule and key dates below:
Locations:
- Brookvale Elementary and Forest Park - TK-5th Grade
- Glankler Early Learning -PreK Only
Schedule: Must be available Monday - Friday. Hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No weekends!
Perks:
- Employee referral program - up to $400 for every successful new hire you refer
- Fun and friendships come with the paycheck
As an AlphaBEST After-school Program Director, you'll be trained to do the following:
- Lead a fun and dedicated team of professionals to deliver the highest quality care, learning, and excitement to our children.
- Train AlphaBEST staff on how to nurture children and ignite their sense of wonder.
- Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, parent, and school relationships are fostered.
- Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.
Qualification requirements for the Director positions. Please see the criteria outlined below:
Please see the breakdown of the requirements below:
The Program Director of the center must be at least 21 years old
Program Directors must complete one of the following before employment:
-High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent
-Quarter units as specified in (h)(1)(A) and (h)(1)(B) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.
-Three of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall be in administration or staff relations.
-Twelve of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.
(2) An Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.
(A)Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.
(3) A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.
(A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units must be in administration or staff relations.
(4) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
If you are ready to be part of our innovative and exciting journey, we would love to hear from you. Join us today and let's put more wonder in the world!
AlphaBEST is an Equal Opportunity Employer