Afterschool Site Director SY

Location: Multiple Metro Atlanta Locations – View Map

Position Type: Part-time, Temporary (One School Year)

Start Date: Aug 2026

Are you passionate about education, community, and making a lasting impact? At LaAmistad, our Site Directors do more than lead—they inspire. As the heart of our after school programs, Site Directors shape learning environments that uplift Latino youth through academic support, character development, and strong community partnerships. If you love teaching and leading with purpose, this is your chance to turn passion into purpose.

LaAmistad is hiring driven and compassionate educators to lead our after school sites for the 2026–2027 school year. In this role, you’ll create a safe, encouraging space where students build literacy and math skills, develop social-emotional confidence, and grow alongside volunteer mentors. You’ll also work closely with families, schools, and staff to ensure each child gets the tailored support they need to thrive—inside and outside the classroom.

As Site Director, you’ll lead the daily operations of your after school site and create an environment where students, families, and volunteers all feel empowered to succeed.

• Lead after school academic sessions focused on literacy, math, and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborate with LaAmistad’s Academic Director to plan and adapt learning activities based on individual student needs.
• Monitor and report student progress using assessments, report cards, and school-provided data.
• Communicate regularly with parents, schools, volunteers, and program leadership regarding student development and site updates.
• Train, supervise, and support volunteer tutors and program assistants.
• Maintain site safety by enforcing emergency protocols and child protection policies.
• Foster strong partnerships with school staff and host site representatives.
• Share weekly updates via a digital newsletter with stakeholders.
• Manage site-level administrative tasks, including timesheet approvals for staff.

• Arrive at host site, prepare materials, and set up classrooms
• Welcome students and volunteers; oversee sign-in and safety procedures
• Facilitate structured academic lessons and individualized tutoring
• Monitor enrichment or social-emotional activities
• Debrief with volunteers, wrap up documentation, communicate updates
• Depart after ensuring space is clean, secure, and all students are picked up safely

• Students are progressing academically and feel supported socially and emotionally.
• Volunteers feel equipped and appreciated in their roles.
• Parents and school partners feel connected and informed.
• Site operations run smoothly and safely every day.
• Program goals are met or exceeded, including student attendance, assessment benchmarks, and family engagement.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• At least one year of experience working with K–5 students
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Confidence in leading a classroom independently
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs., climb stairs, and move quickly between classrooms
• Experience managing a team and/or volunteers

• Must provide own laptop
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Retired educators (K–12)encouraged to apply
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred, not required)
• Passion for educational equity and community engagement
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families, volunteers, and school staff
• Self-motivated,…