Childcare Site Director - After School
Location: Woolwine Elementary School in Woolwine, VA
Pay
$18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule
Follows the school calendar
Afternoon Program: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
About the Role
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Childcare Site Director for our After School Program at Patrick Springs Primary School in Patrick Springs, VA for the 2026–2027 school year.
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
If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you’ll feel right at home.
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 act 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
Employment Screening Requirements:
- Must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings required by Virginia state regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
- Career development and growth opportunities
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.
Learn more about our team and culture