Part Time After School Program Director - Thornton, NH
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Innovation Learning, LLC.
Plymouth, NH, US
Summary
The Head Coach leads daily program operations, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for students while managing staff and program activities. They are responsible for building strong relationships with families and school partners while maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations.
Job Description
Description
Location: On-Site at School-Based Program - Thornton Central Elementary School, Thornton, NH
Reports To: Area Director
Schedule: Before & After School, School Breaks, and Summer Programs
Monday-Friday: 12PM-5PM
Pay: $25-30/hour, Based on experience and region
Position Overview
The Head Coach serves as the leader of an after-school program site, creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children. This hands-on leadership role combines youth development, staff supervision, program operations, and relationship building with families and school partners. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and passionate about helping children build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Lead daily program operations and ensure a positive experience for students.
- Facilitate engaging enrichment, academic support, recreation, and character-building activities.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming program environment.
- Manage student attendance, transitions, and dismissal procedures.
Team Development
- Supervise and support site staff.
- Provide coaching, training, and ongoing feedback to team members.
- Lead staff meetings and promote a positive team culture.
Family & School Partnerships
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and school personnel.
- Communicate program updates, successes, and student needs.
- Represent the organization professionally within the school community.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate program records and documentation.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and behavioral concerns.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in education, childcare, youth development, recreation, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead staff while actively engaging with children.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
State Requirements:
In accordance to New Hampshire licensing, all candidates must be at least 20 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
- A minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university in related coursework
- Written documentation from the state indicating eligibility to be a Site Director in a school aged program
- Certification of successful completion of training as a Recreation Director AND 1,000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility or school
- 12 credits or more in child development, education, recreation or related coursework AND 1,000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility or school
- Certification as an educator by the Dept. of Education
Physical Requirements
- Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout program hours.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
- Lead a team dedicated to youth development and resilience.
- Gain leadership experience in a growing organization.
- Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
Innovation Learning delivers before-school, after-school, and summer programs that give schools a powerful wrap-around advantage. These hours aren’t just “coverage” — they are an opportunity to strengthen parent engagement, build resilience, and support student growth.
We partner with charter schools, private schools, and forward-thinking, innovative districts that understand the importance of resilience in raising healthy, successful, and achieving students.
Founded by educators and parents (not private equity), our programs are built on the Circle of Courage model of resilience developed by Brendtro, Brokenleg, and Van Bockern. This framework, grounded in decades of youth development research, shapes our four Core Values:
Belonging: Every child feels connected and accepted.
Mastery: Children gain confidence through growth and achievement.
Independence: Students build responsibility and voice.
Generosity: Young people discover purpose by contributing to others.
Our mission is simple: help schools unlock the Five-Hour Advantage by using out-of-school time as a strategic asset. We are a difference maker that helps schools and districts attract families and students by sharing responsibility for engagement, accountability, and community. Students who embody our Core Values and develop resilience consistently demonstrate stronger grades, higher test scores, and enhanced social intelligence — the qualities that lead to lifelong success.
With Innovation Learning, schools gain:
A mission-driven partner, not a PE-backed vendor.
Programs that deliberately build resilience and engage families.
Differentiation that attracts families seeking more than custodial care.
At Innovation Learning, we don’t just fill time. We build resilient students who thrive in school, in families, and in life.
Founded
2016
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Innovation Learning delivers before-school, after-school, and summer programs that give schools a powerful wrap-around advantage. These hours aren’t just “coverage” — they are an opportunity to strengthen parent engagement, build resilience, and support student growth.
We partner with charter schools, private schools, and forward-thinking, innovative districts that understand the importance of resilience in raising healthy, successful, and achieving students.
Founded by educators and parents (not private equity), our programs are built on the Circle of Courage model of resilience developed by Brendtro, Brokenleg, and Van Bockern. This framework, grounded in decades of youth development research, shapes our four Core Values:
Belonging: Every child feels connected and accepted.
Mastery: Children gain confidence through growth and achievement.
Independence: Students build responsibility and voice.
Generosity: Young people discover purpose by contributing to others.
Our mission is simple: help schools unlock the Five-Hour Advantage by using out-of-school time as a strategic asset. We are a difference maker that helps schools and districts attract families and students by sharing responsibility for engagement, accountability, and community. Students who embody our Core Values and develop resilience consistently demonstrate stronger grades, higher test scores, and enhanced social intelligence — the qualities that lead to lifelong success.
With Innovation Learning, schools gain:
A mission-driven partner, not a PE-backed vendor.
Programs that deliberately build resilience and engage families.
Differentiation that attracts families seeking more than custodial care.
At Innovation Learning, we don’t just fill time. We build resilient students who thrive in school, in families, and in life.
Founded
2016
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
