Site Director- Before and After School Kent Island, MD Part-TimeDo you have a passion for learning? Do you desire to make a difference in the life of a child and spark excitement into the learning process? If so, the Site Director position at AlphaBEST, at Kent Island Elementary schools site in Queen Anne County, MD, is perfect for you! We are seeking a part-time Site Director (approximately 32 hours per week). Before school hours are 6:30 to 9:00 AM; after school hours are: 3:30 to 6:00 PM. We offer Site Director training, competitive salary, benefits, and special discount rates for employee's children.In this exciting role, you'll be trained and have the chance to do the following:Direct the daily operations of the program in support of policies and proceduresMotivate, train, develop and oversee all on-site staffOrganize, evaluate, and oversee the school site to create a fun and engaging learning environmentFoster relationships by creating open and ongoing communication with parents and school administrationProvide a caring family-oriented environment where positive child/adult relationships are developedProvide guidance and feedback to help team members strengthen knowledge and skills to accomplish individual and team goalsMaintain a weekly control system which includes monitoring of billing and paymentsMaintain MD State child-care licensure compliance at the designated school siteRequired Qualifications:Flexible and demonstrates a passion to work with children in a learning environmentProvide a supportive and caring environment for childrenAbility to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, and other managementAbility to successfully pass and maintain criminal background history checks and Child Protective Services RegistryStrong attention to detail and accuracyWell-organized, thorough, and highly reliable/dependableAbility to remain calm and maintain a high-level of professionalism and personal and work ethics/integrity at all timesBasic Microsoft Office experience preferredAll Site Directors shall be at least 21 years of age and meet ONE OF THE FOLLOWING for state licensing qualifications:High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalencyORSuccessful completion of at least 6 credits from an accredited college or universityIn addition must have:6 semester, 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved pre-service trainingORHold the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential issued by the Council for Professional RecognitionORApproved as a teacher by MSDE for early childhood education, including Nursery Grade 3 and has 6 semester hours in early childhood educationORCertification by MSDE or by any other state for early childhood education, including nursery Grade 3AND1 year of experience working directly with children in an approved setting (registered child care home, licensed child care center, nursery school, church operated school, or similar setting)OR1 year of experience as a registered family child care provider