Childcare Site Director - Before & After School
About the role
The Director will oversee both the Before & After School Program and the Preschool Program at Healthy Kids Programs for the 2026–2027 school year. The position requires a dynamic leader who can drive the operation of the Healthy Kids Program site, ensuring a high-quality experience for children, families, and staff.
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 age requirement of twenty-one (21) years.
- A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent qualifying documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 15 credit hours in early childhood-related coursework, or an Associate degree in early childhood plus three (3) years of experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement.
- Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families.
- Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.
Part-time 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.
- 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. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer 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?
If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, creating supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.
Contact Information
To learn more about working with us, visit: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.