Childcare Site Director - Before & After School

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Site Director for the 2025–2026 school year. This role involves overseeing before and after school programs and the pre-K program, ensuring high-quality care and a positive experience for children, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age requirement of twenty (20) years, high school diploma or GED required, medically cleared to work with children, required Tdap and MMR immunizations, and screened for tuberculosis (TB).
• Education and Experience: Candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification options:
• An associate degree or higher in child development, early childhood education, or a related field from an accredited college, university, or technical college (no minimum experience required)
• A current Prekindergarten Associate License issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) (no minimum experience required)
• A current Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood Credential from a program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (no minimum experience required)
• Two years of training that includes at least four courses in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college, university, or technical college (no minimum experience required)
• A current Ohio Administrator Credential approved by ODJFS (no minimum experience required)
• A current Ohio School-Age Administrator Professional Endorsement (for candidates serving only school-age children) (no minimum experience required)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 3 or higher (no minimum experience required)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 2 plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program (no minimum experience required)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 1 with two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program; Career Pathways Level 2 must be achieved within one year (no minimum experience required)
• At least four courses in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college, university, or technical college plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program (no minimum experience required)
• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program (no minimum experience required)

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs offers Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today's families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

Healthy Kids Programs is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits 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.