Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) Director

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

The Director of the Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) provides division-level leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of before-school, after-school, student holiday, and summer enrichment programs serving elementary students. The Director is responsible for ensuring that EDEP programs are safe, developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of students and families. This position oversees multi-site program operations and ensures high-quality programming through strong systems for staffing, training, budgeting, compliance, and family communication. The Director collaborates with school leaders and central office departments to align EDEP operations with division priorities, support student well-being, and enhance access and affordability for families.

Knowledge of child development, after-school programming, and enrichment models. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate multi-site programs. Knowledge of applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements. Strong budget management, financial oversight, and contract management skills. Ability to analyze data and use finding to guide program improvement. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with staff, families, and partners. Ability to manage complex operations and coordinate across departments. Thorough knowledge of supervising techniques. General knowledge of bookkeeping and computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheet programs and database programs

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred in education, child development, public administration, recreation, or a related field. Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, extended learning, child care, or related educational services. Two (2) years successful teaching and administrative experience or equivalent private-sector experience preferred. Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing multi-site operations required. Experience working with family-facing programs and community partners preferred.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with frequent visits to school sites. Occasional light lifting and extended or nontraditional hours may be required. Regular interaction with school administrators, department leaders, staff, families, community partners, vendors is expected. Evening meetings and on-site program presence may be required. Occasional operation of automated computer office equipment is required. Occasional state-wide or regional travel is required. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is frequently required. Operation of a motor vehicle is required. Usually there is a need to motivate, establish rapport, gain support, persuade or influence individuals or groups, through written correspondence or oral presentations. Contacts often require tact and discretion. Contacts within State and Federal agencies are required frequently. Contacts with the faculties and students, parents, and the general public, on behalf of the Superintendent are regularly required.