Area Director

Area Director | Before & After School Programs

Sayreville & South Amboy School Districts | New Jersey

$75,000–$85,000 Annually

Great programs don't just happen.

They're built by leaders who inspire their teams, support families, strengthen school partnerships, and create environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Leading Edge Extended Learning LLC is searching for an exceptional Area Director to lead our established programs throughout Sayreville and South Amboy, New Jersey.

This is an opportunity to step into a well-established leadership role and continue building upon a strong foundation.

The individual selected for this position will oversee 10 school-based programs serving nearly 400 students and their families while providing leadership and support to multiple Site Directors and program teams.

This isn't a role for someone who prefers to lead from behind a desk.

You'll spend your time where it matters most: in our schools.

You'll coach and develop leaders, partner with school administrators, support families, collaborate with district stakeholders, celebrate successes, solve challenges, and help ensure every program continues to deliver the high-quality experiences our communities have come to expect from Leading Edge.

About Leading Edge

Leading Edge Extended Learning LLC has spent the past decade partnering with schools and communities to create safe, engaging, and enriching learning environments for children beyond the traditional school day.

Today, our programs serve students and families across Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. We continue to expand because we believe every child deserves access to high-quality before and after-school programming that supports academic success, social development, creativity, physical activity, and meaningful connections.

At Leading Edge, we believe our greatest investment is our people.

Many of our leaders began their careers in our programs and advanced into larger leadership roles because we're committed to developing talent from within, supporting professional growth, and providing our teams with the tools they need to succeed.

We're proud of the relationships we've built with our school districts, the trust families place in our programs, and the incredible teams that make our mission possible every single day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across 10 school-based programs in Sayreville and South Amboy.

• Coach, mentor, and develop Site Directors and program staff.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, district partners, families, and community stakeholders.

• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.

• Ensure all programs operate in compliance with company policies and New Jersey licensing requirements.

• Monitor program quality through regular school visits, coaching, and operational reviews.

• Review and approve semi-monthly payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Oversee staffing, enrollment, licensing, compliance, and day-to-day operations.

• Support family engagement initiatives while ensuring exceptional communication and service for students and families.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, relationship-focused leader who understands that great leadership begins with investing in people.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong educational leadership experience.

• Experience coaching and developing teams.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple school locations.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Three to five years of leadership experience in education, childcare, youth development, recreation, or a related field.

• Multi-site management experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supervising managers, Site Directors, or other leadership-level employees preferred.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

• Ability to travel regularly between school locations.

• Flexibility to support before-school programs, after-school programs, meetings, trainings, and occasional special events.

Benefits

At Leading Edge, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our students.

Our full-time leadership team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Time

• Employee Childcare Discounts

• Free Calm Premium Membership

• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program

• Aflac Supplemental Benefits

These benefits are part of our New Jersey full-time benefits package.

Ready to Take the Reins?

Whether you're an experienced educational leader looking for your next challenge or a current Leading Edge employee ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two incredible communities.

If you're ready to lead exceptional teams, strengthen school partnerships, support families, and help shape the future of after-school programming, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and come grow with Leading Edge.