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Job outlook for directors of after school program in the United States
Director of after school program job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected director of after school program job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 12,800 new jobs for directors of after school program are projected over the next decade.
Director of after school program salaries have increased 8% for directors of after school program in the last 5 years.
There are over 18,998 directors of after school program currently employed in the United States.
There are 94,858 active director of after school program job openings in the US.
The average director of after school program salary is $49,648.
Are director of after school program jobs in demand?
Director of after school program job and salary trends over time
Director of after school program jobs over time
Director of after school program job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,998 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 15,745 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 17,647 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 16,938 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,481 | 0.00% |
Average director of after school program salary over time
Director of after school program salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,648 | $23.87 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $48,362 | $23.25 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $46,581 | $22.39 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | $46,542 | $22.38 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $46,107 | $22.17 | +3.7% |
Director of after school program jobs by state
Most common states for directors of after school program
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 226 | 33% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 857 | 27% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 790 | 26% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 342 | 25% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 247 | 24% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 241 | 23% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 175 | 23% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 773 | 22% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 210 | 22% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 846 | 20% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 782 | 20% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,043 | 19% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 934 | 19% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,007 | 18% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 835 | 18% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 540 | 18% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,176 | 17% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 317 | 17% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 138 | 16% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,365 | 15% |
Most common cities for directors of after school program
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randolph | 1 | 4% | $55,432 |
| 2 | Linton Hall | 1 | 3% | $38,894 |
| 3 | Bowie | 1 | 2% | $53,964 |
| 4 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $55,192 |
| 5 | Richmond | 2 | 1% | $37,685 |
| 6 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $37,407 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 1 | 1% | $37,716 |
| 8 | Rockville | 1 | 1% | $53,758 |
| 9 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $48,018 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $51,640 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $63,975 |
| 12 | New York | 1 | 0% | $69,730 |
Director Of After School Program job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of director of after school program experts
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What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Director Of After School Program job market given the pandemic?
Frank Lambert Ph.D.: Undoubtedly, while the pandemic is continuing, and possibly beyond, comfort working with technology will become an even more pronounced trend for librarians. From information literacy, to running programs online and conducting online instruction, to story times, technology is what helps connect communities with their public libraries even more. Libraries were stuck between a rock and a hard place when the pandemic struck. For SO many people in our community, the library is their primary source with the outside world via the WWW. When libraries had to close to reduce the chances of disease spread, not only was computer access to the Internet lost, but so was access to the Internet at home for those people who could not afford Internet access and instead have to rely on mobile hotspots for access. With libraries closed though, these hotspots could not be signed out. In the future, government should consider libraries an essential service. How was a community member to apply for unemployment benefits if he/she did not have access to the WWW from home? How can that same member apply for other social services or apply for a new job without an Internet connection? Had governments declared public libraries essential services and provided them with the resources needed to stay open, including giving libraries power over enforcing mask mandates, then the pandemic might have had a different look to it.
What soft skills should all Directors Of After School Program possess?
Frank Lambert Ph.D.: Graduates in librarianship should have a definite public service ethic as one of their primary soft skills. Librarianship is a rewarding career, but you will not get rich being one. However, people become librarians more often than not just based on that desire to serve. Being a team player is very helpful. You need to work with other professionals and paraprofessionals closely. Working well in a team environment is pretty much essential, regardless whether you are working at a public service desk or behind the scenes in a technical services department. Being open to learning new things is a great soft skill. If you thrive in environments where the only constant is change, then librarianship is a great career. Finally, if you like puzzles or solving problems, then librarianship is for you. You want to run towards challenging information-based problems to start working on them right away. There is nothing more satisfying than finding the answer to a complex and challenging information-based problem and seeing the gratitude on your patron's face.
How have salaries changed over time for Directors Of After School Program?
Frank Lambert Ph.D.: Salaries continue to rise. There are hundreds of graduates across the nation every semester, and yet there are still multiple job openings. Retirement of baby boomers in librarianship appears to be increasing. I would not say there is a shortage of qualified candidates; however, according to the Library Journal's most recent salary survey, their 2019 Placements & Salaries survey learned that full-time grads earned on average 6.2 percent more than they did in 2018 www.libraryjournal.com
This also was a 24% increase from 2011 salary levels. Salaries increasing this much may be due to, as I wrote, a glut of open positions in librarianship due to retirements, but closer analysis should be conducted before anything definitive is stated.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Director Of After School Program job market given the pandemic?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think we are going to see teletherapy as a more common service delivery model across settings. I think that that will be what I call a "Pandemic Positive". I think many states will pass legislation post pandemic for teletherapy to be a reimbursable service.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Directors Of After School Program?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think one of the great things about being a speech-language pathologist is that we can work across the lifespan in a variety of settings. In order to have that flexibility, graduates should get their Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), professional state license, and credential to work in public school setting. It is important to get those three credentials as soon as possible after graduation because they will meet the current standards. If they wait, there might be new standards in place which means they might need additional coursework and/or pass additional tests.
What's a good job out of college for Directors Of After School Program?
Mary Beth Mason Ph.D.: I think it's important for new graduates to remain open to different work settings when looking for a job. Happiness is a balancing act between work and home so it's important to consider factors such as schedule and commute in addition to work setting and caseload.
New clinicians need to complete a Clinical Fellowship experience before applying for their Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA. I always tell students to ask about their Clinical Fellowship mentor during their interview. That is always a good question to ask in the interview when the employer asks if you have questions. Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship is the final step in the certification process so it's really important to have a good working relationship with that person. A good mentor can help a new clinician have a great experience in any setting.
My final piece of advice to new graduates is to always negotiate. I tell my students to call me for a pep talk if they need one because I know their worth and value. Employers expect some back and forth following the initial offer. A good employer is not going to withdraw an offer because you counter for increased salary or better benefits. In helping professions like speech-language pathology, I think many don't want to seem aggressive, but negotiating job offers is completely acceptable.
Bottom line is we all need to have a job that we like that allows us to have a life that we love.