Regional Director of After-School Programs

After School Regional Director

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for after-school care and education? Join The Quest Zone Afterschool Program as a Regional Director and make a meaningful impact on families and children every day.

TheRegional Director will oversee multiple afterschool programs, build successful teams, and ensure the highest quality of care and education for our students. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach, be results oriented, and capable of motivating others.

About the Quest Zone:
Established in 2000, The Quest Zone Afterschool Program has been a leader in on-site afterschool programs for more than two decades. We provide an interactive, fun and safe environment for your child after the school day ends. The leaders of tomorrow are developed at The Quest Zone today. Learn more atwww.thequestzone.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, support, and success of 12 afterschool sites in the Aiken County and Columbia areas.
• Achieve operational objectives by developing recommendations, preparing action plans, and implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service initiatives.
• Develop and manage budgets for each site to ensure financial health.
• Actively recruit and select teachers and site directors. Manage the onboarding and development of teams.
• Recognize parent, school, and staff concerns; develop a course of action to reassure and resolve problems appropriately.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in school districts.

• Partner with the marketing department and site directors to implement marketing strategies.
• Ensure licensing compliance according to state regulations.
• Attend conferences and other events for networking and lead development purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Education, Business Management, or related field. Master's degree or higher a plus.
• Extensive experience and successful track record in school-age childcare or elementary school setting.
• Previous multi-site management experience; ideally in after-school or childcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites and direct reports.

• Ability to travel up to 75%. Travel confined to Aiken County and Columbia area.

• Strong organizational, communication, and supervisory skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with South Carolina state licensing requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Free childcare
• Monday - Friday work week
• Excellent advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee discount programs
• Same day pay available
• And much more

The Quest Zone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree