Afterschool Program Director Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

The After School Site Director plans, organizes and supervises all program activities in adherence to policies relating to the operation of After-School and Summer Camp programs in this school system.

• Plans, organizes and supervises all program activities in accordance with the NC Child Care Licensing Requirements
• Assures adherence to policies relating to the operation of After-School and Summer Camp programs in this school system
• Provides an environment that ensures the safety and well-being of students and staff
• Provides an environment that meets and accommodates the individual mental, physical, emotional and social developmental needs of students
• Provides age-appropriate materials to support daily activity plans
• Plans, directs and evaluates a full-day school-age care program on all Teacher Workdays.
• Plans and implements field trips for students
• Solicits, assesses and implements student, parent and staff ideas for program activities
• Utilizes school, program and community resources to enhance program goals and provide enriching activities for students
• Compiles and distributes four site newsletters annually
• Assists Program Supervisor with updating and developing program theme packets.
• Administrative responsibilities
• Directs the After-School and Summer Camp sites in accordance with school rules
• Ensures the implementation of age-appropriate, creative and engaging daily activities that foster a positive environment for students in grades K-5
• Supervises Assistant Site Directors, Group Leaders, volunteers and substitutes
• Provides positive, professional role modeling in teaching and directing
• Prepares and posts daily activity plans in accordance with NC Licensing requirements
• Assists in the selection and training of Assistant Site Directors, Group Leaders and substitutes
• Counsels staff as needed to ensure program continuity
• Follows school district and program policies for managing student  behavior
• Monitors and approves staff time sheets
• Attends Site Director meetings and holds weekly staff meetings
• Monitors program daily and evaluates program effectiveness
• Evaluates staff performance according to district policy
• Maintains district health and safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA standards
• Adheres to National School Lunch regulations for student snacks and lunches
• Develops and follows appropriate procedures for emergency situations
• Cooperates, collaborates and communicates frequently with the school administrators and teachers to provide effective programming and to build strong relationships with school personnel
• Organizes and directs a site-based After-School Advisory Committee
• Utilizes financial resources efficiently, monitors expenses, and maintains accurate records
• Reports building and equipment repairs to the Principal and Director of Community Schools
• Conducts monthly fire drills and other drills as required; maintains records of drills
• Maintains daily student attendance, medical, and emergency records
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures 

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education or related field required
• One year administrative experience preferred
• One year experience managing and supervising a licensed after-school program or child care center preferred
• CPR, Standard First Aid, and Playground Safety certification preferred
• Such alternatives or additional qualifications as Board of Education finds appropriate and acceptable
• Documentation of TB test results, dated and signed by a medical practitioner licensed in NC by first day of employment
• Documentation of a Medical Report within thirty days of first day of employment
• Documentation of six hours required staff orientation completed within the first two weeks of employment.
• Documentation of additional three hours required staff orientation completed within first six weeks of employment
• Documentation of OSHA, Diabetes, Allergy and Managing Behavior I&II Training completed within first month of employment
• Documentation of Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) Training completed within sixty days of employment
• Documentation of CPR, SFA and Playground Safety certification
• Documentation of 15 hours staff development completed annually

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary.  Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion.  Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Date revised: 7/21/2026