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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for after school assistant director in the United States is $71,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an after school assistant director?

After School Assistant Directors are professionals who help manage and coordinate after-school programs for children and youth. They typically assist the program director in supervising staff, organizing activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining communication with parents and school officials. Their role is essential to providing a supportive, engaging, and safe environment for students outside regular school hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an after school assistant director?

To thrive as an After School Assistant Director, you need experience in youth program management, a background in education or child development, and often an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, student management systems, and basic first aid certification is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills enable you to build positive relationships with staff, students, and parents. These abilities are crucial for ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-organized after school environment that supports student growth.

What are some common challenges faced by an after school assistant director, and how can they be managed effectively?

One common challenge for After School Assistant Directors is balancing administrative duties with direct interaction and supervision of students. Managing staff schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining strong communication with parents can also present difficulties. Effective time management, clear delegation, and fostering a collaborative team environment help address these challenges. Staying organized and proactive in problem-solving are key to ensuring the program runs smoothly and students receive high-quality care.

What is the difference between After School Assistant Director vs After School Program Coordinator?

AspectAfter School Assistant DirectorAfter School Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer experience in education or youth programsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in program management is a plus
Work EnvironmentSchool or community center during after-school hours, supervising staff and studentsPlanning, organizing, and overseeing after-school activities and staff
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, community centers, youth organizationsEducational institutions, youth service providers, community programs

While both roles focus on after-school programs, the After School Assistant Director typically has more supervisory responsibilities and may oversee staff, whereas the After School Program Coordinator primarily plans and manages activities. Both positions require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but their specific duties differ based on leadership and organizational scope.

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Infographic showing various After School Assistant Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,970 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

PACES After-School Assistant

Pender County Schools

Rocky Point, NC • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Position Type:
Classified/After-School Assistant
Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
Rocky Point Elementary School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Pender County Schools
Official Job Description
PACES After School Care Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT After School Programs
LOCATION: Rocky Point Elementary School
REPORTS TO Site Coordinator, Principal, After School Program Director
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
MONTHS/YR: 10
POSITION PURPOSE:
  • Assist the After School Site Coordinator with all activities involving the safe and effective operation of an after-school program
  • Provides assistance in the supervision and instruction of children, leads age-appropriate activities, assists students with homework, and performs duties assigned by the Site Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Must be able to lead and assist students in indoor and outdoor games and activities and to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, laminators, projectors, etc.
  • Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work
  • Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions
  • Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, hand books, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare instructional materials, using prescribed format
  • Able to communicate effectively, possess excellent oral and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, etc.)
  • Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English
  • Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages; and compute discounts, ratios and proportions
  • Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
  • Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment
  • Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, and to lead physical activities and games and to serve as role-model participant, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination

POSITION DESCRIPTION
  • Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
  • Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress
  • Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
  • School age care experience preferred
  • Associates degree preferred, high school diploma required, and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Basic School Age Care (BSAC) and playground safety
  • CPR/First Aid SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to work flexible hours for occasional morning meetings, training, early release days, and late pickups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • School age care experience
  • School Age Child Care Credential

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Pender County Schools, along with state and federal regulations
  • Work with after school staff to establish and maintain a safe, caring, and vibrant learning environment
  • Set-up after school centers daily, maintain a tidy area, and clear away at the end of the day
  • Monitor and interact with children during program activities
  • Assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating after school activities
  • Administer first aid to children as required for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs
  • Maintain current certifications in CPR and basic first aid
  • Attend meetings, workshops, classes, seminars, conferences, etc. to meet training requirements
  • Perform related duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and/or Principal

WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to waist height.
  • Must be able to react to a student who is 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to work in a school environment, and come into direct contact with staff and students
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.
They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.
This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
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