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Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Location: Global Village Academy - Aurora
Reports To: Area Director
Schedule: Part-Time (Before & After School, School Breaks, and Summer Programs)
Monday-Friday: 6AM-8AM and 3PM-6PM
We are looking for candidates who are available to work both shifts all five days of the week. We cannot accommodate partial shifts.
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:
All candidates should be 21 years old or over and meet one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Child Psychology, Family & Human Development or similar
- Associate degree/60 college credits + 455 hours in childcare
- Verified 5,460 hours plus 6 credit hours or 40 director training hours
- Early Childhood Professional Credential of Level 2 or higher
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts all required background screenings in accordance with state licensing regulations.
Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Location: Global Village Academy - Aurora
Reports To: Area Director
Schedule: Part-Time (Before & After School, School Breaks, and Summer Programs)
Monday-Friday: 6AM-8AM and 3PM-6PM
We are looking for candidates who are available to work both shifts all five days of the week. We cannot accommodate partial shifts.
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:
All candidates should be 21 years old or over and meet one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Child Psychology, Family & Human Development or similar
- Associate degree/60 college credits + 455 hours in childcare
- Verified 5,460 hours plus 6 credit hours or 40 director training hours
- Early Childhood Professional Credential of Level 2 or higher
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts all required background screenings in accordance with state licensing regulations.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Co-Director jobs.
- Five or more years of senior leadership experience in a relevant sector
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, grants, or organizational finances
- Experience building and supervising cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for external stakeholders
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a graduate degree preferred for some roles
Tips for Your Co-Director Job Search
Show shared leadership on your resume
Co-director roles are explicitly about shared authority, so your resume needs to show you've led alongside a peer, not just under a supervisor. Highlight decisions you made jointly and outcomes you owned together with another leader.
Target organizations restructuring their leadership
Many co-director openings appear when organizations move from a single executive director model to shared leadership. Search for postings that mention 'leadership transition,' 'co-leadership model,' or 'shared governance' to find roles built for this structure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists co-director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a philosophy statement on co-leadership
Interviewers for co-director positions almost always ask how you handle conflict with a co-leader and how you divide decision-making. Prepare a concise, specific answer that draws on real experience, not a theoretical framework.
Align your cover letter to the co-director model
Generic cover letters fail here. Name the specific co-leadership structure the organization uses, explain why it appeals to you, and describe how your working style complements a partner who may have a different functional background.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate terms
In co-director offers, clarify how authority is divided between the two roles before discussing compensation or start date. Ambiguous role boundaries are the most common reason co-director hires fail within the first year.
Co-Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most co-directors?
The companies hiring the most co-directors right now include Burns & McDonnell, State of West Virginia, and Kinders, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit organizations, arts and culture institutions, and community health groups make up a large share of active employers.
How many co-director jobs are remote?
About 76% of co-director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Program-focused and communications-heavy co-director roles tend to offer more remote flexibility, while operations and facilities-facing roles are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a co-director?
Most co-directors move into the role from a senior manager or department director position within the same organization or sector. Building a record of cross-functional collaboration, managing staff, and handling organizational finances positions you well. Seeking out organizations that explicitly value shared leadership models accelerates the path.
Can you get hired as a co-director without prior director experience?
Some organizations, particularly nonprofits and mission-driven startups, will consider candidates who have held senior manager or program director roles if they can demonstrate they've operated with significant autonomy and led teams through change. Framing your experience around shared decision-making, stakeholder accountability, and cross-departmental coordination strengthens a candidacy that lacks a formal director title.
What does the co-director interview process look like?
Co-director interviews typically involve multiple rounds, starting with a screening call, followed by interviews with board members or senior staff, and often a panel conversation. Many organizations include a meeting with the existing or incoming co-director to assess whether the two candidates will work well together. A written response or presentation is common in later rounds.
Where can I find and apply to co-director jobs?
You can find and apply to co-director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from organizations across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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