Childcare Site Director - After School
Description
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Childcare Site Director for their After School Program at Meadows of Dan Elementary School in Meadows of Dan, VA for the 2026–2027 school year.
Location
Meadows of Dan Elementary School in Meadows of Dan, VA
PAY
$18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule
Follows the school calendar
Afternoon Program: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
JOB STATUS
Part-time, non-exempt
Who Thrives In This Role
This position is especially well-suited for:
- Parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
- Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management
- Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community
Position Responsibilities
Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.
Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Education And Experience Requirements:
- Candidate must meet one Virginia-approved qualification pathway:
- Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with a minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience
- Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child-related field with a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
- Forty-eight (48) semester hours or seventy-two (72) quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours in child-related subjects, and a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
- Minimum two (2) years of programmatic experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role
- PLUS One Of The Following:
- One-year early childhood certificate consisting of at least thirty (30) semester hours
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
- Certification from a recognized Montessori organization
- Management Requirements:
- Management experience is defined as at least six (6) months in an administrative role involving supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff, OR completion of one of the following:
- one college-level business course
- ten (10) clock hours of management training
- one child care management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring
- Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider—we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.
Hiring Decisions
Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
About Us
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider—we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.
EEO Statement
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.