Job Description

Center Directors (Part-Time)

After School Programs | Washington, DC

$25-$27 per hour | Part-Time | Approximately 15-20 Hours Per Week

Do you believe every child deserves a safe, engaging place to learn, grow, and belong after the school day ends?

Leading Edge Extended Learning is seeking passionate, organized, and student-focused Center Directors to lead our growing after-school programs throughout Washington, DC. This is an opportunity to build a positive program culture, mentor a team, partner with school leaders and families, and create meaningful experiences for elementary-aged students every day.

As a Center Director, you'll be the leader of your program, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment while supporting staff and inspiring students to thrive.

Why Join Leading Edge?

At Leading Edge, our mission is to cultivate a love of learning that helps students achieve a lifetime of success. We believe our team members are the heart of that mission, and we're committed to investing in their growth and success.

Part-Time Center Directors are eligible for an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Telehealth, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment after eligibility
• Free Calm Premium Membership
• 100% Employee Childcare Discount
• Teacher Discounts
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays
• Work from home options for Snow Days
• Paid Sick Leave - up to 56 hours
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities - we are growing!

Position Summary

The Center Director provides leadership for an after-school program serving elementary-aged students. This position is responsible for supervising staff, maintaining compliance with District of Columbia licensing requirements, building strong relationships with school administrators and families, supporting student engagement, and ensuring high-quality programming every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of an after-school program.
• Supervise, coach, and support program staff.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, school administrators, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with all OSSE licensing requirements and company policies.
• Maintain required program documentation and records.
• Monitor staff schedules and student-to-staff ratios.
• Support curriculum implementation and engaging enrichment activities.
• Respond appropriately to student behavior and parent concerns.
• Communicate effectively with families and Leading Edge leadership.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Travel to meetings or other school locations as needed.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following District of Columbia qualification pathways for an Out-of-School-Time Center Director:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Child and Positive Youth Development, or Early/Special Education; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university plus at least one year of supervised experience working with school-age children (under age 15) in an accredited school, licensed child development center, camp, or equivalent setting; OR
• Associate's degree in Education or Child and Positive Youth Development plus at least one year of supervised experience working with school-age children (under age 15) in an accredited school, licensed child development center, camp, or equivalent setting.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to obtain all required OSSE clearances before employment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Passion for supporting children and developing positive program cultures.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Afternoon schedule between approximately 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM , depending on assigned school.

Current Program Locations

Part-Time Center Directors are currently being hired for:

• Bunker Hill Elementary
• Powell Elementary

Placement is determined based on organizational needs and candidate preference whenever possible.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in the lives of students while growing your leadership career, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Washington, DC's next generation.

Hiring Process

These positions are anticipated to begin prior to the start of the upcoming school year to allow ample time for onboarding, training, and program preparation.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to schedule an initial virtual screening with our Talent Specialist to learn more about the role and share their experience. Those who advance beyond the initial screening will participate in one or two additional interview rounds, depending on the position for which they have applied.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required position-specific pre-employment requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Leading Edge Extended Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal or District of Columbia law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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