MAAS Area Director

PROFILE:

As with all positions within this ministry, the Mentoring Alliance After School Area Director is first and foremost considered a minister of the gospel. The Area Director is a Christ-follower who sets an example for believers and nonbelievers, demonstrates strong Christian character, and leads a life above reproach. This individual supports the religious mission of Mentoring Alliance and is expected to live consistently with Mentoring Alliance’s beliefs, Statement of Faith, and Employee Handbook while flourishing in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Mentoring Alliance After School Area Director provides leadership and supervision for the Mentoring Alliance After School program. This position leads program operations at assigned sites, recruits and manages staff, supports staff members’ professional and spiritual development, oversees safety and compliance, and builds strong relationships with children, families, school leaders, and community partners.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Minister of the Gospel

The Area Director supports Mentoring Alliance’s religious mission by living as an example of Christ and serving staff, children, families, and community partners in a biblically consistent manner. The Area Director contributes to the culture of Mentoring Alliance through a healthy attitude, strong work ethic, meaningful relationships, and adherence to Mentoring Alliance team values. This position also builds and maintains discipleship relationships with staff to support their professional and spiritual development.

Program Leadership and Staff Management

Lead, manage, and coach staff at assigned sites. Ensure site staff positions are filled, meet individual recruiting goals, and participate in regional recruiting efforts. Support the hiring process by managing the candidate pipeline, conducting interviews, and facilitating onboarding. Participate in ongoing training activities by developing content, leading sessions, or supporting planning efforts. Acquire and physically place program signage at all sites in accordance with the marketing calendar and guidelines.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure all required safety measures are implemented and followed at assigned sites. Partner with regional staff to complete safety audits and respond to findings or concerns within the timeframes established by Mentoring Alliance safety policies. Respond quickly and proactively to safety incidents or crises by managing the situation with site staff, contacting regional Mentoring Alliance leadership, communicating or collaborating with school or district partners, and contacting local authorities when appropriate. Complete all documentation and reporting required by Mentoring Alliance policies and the region.

Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Organizational Support

Build effective working relationships with school leadership and other appropriate community partners to support program success at assigned sites. Engage with children and parents, build meaningful relationships, and respond to questions or concerns raised by children, families, or other partners. Serve on appropriate committees and attend staff meetings, board meetings, and other staff functions. Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry, and fulfill other necessary tasks, projects, or roles as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or experience equivalency

• Ability to work with others

• Excellent communication skills

• At least 6 months experience working in a licensed child-care setting.

JOB DETAILS:

• Reports To: Director of After School

• Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

• Schedule: Averages 45 hours per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or experience equivalency
• Ability to work with others
• Excellent communication skills
• At least 6 months experience working in a licensed child-care setting.