Childcare Site Director - Before & After School
Position Overview
The Site Director oversees the Before and After School Program at Mercer Elementary School in Harrodsburg, KY for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves leading engaging activities, creating a safe and fun environment, and managing the program.
Who Thrives In This Role
- Potential parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
- Education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience
- Retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum
- Create a safe, healthy, and fun environment
- Act as a positive role model for children
- Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
- Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing (if applicable)
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent documentation from a recognized educational institution
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development, or a related field with relevant experience
- One of the following:
- 12 hours of child development training
- Three years of full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program
- One year of full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program, Head Start, or a licensed/certified childcare program
- CDA credential, plus one year of paid experience
- Three years of full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program, Head Start, or a licensed/certified childcare program
Featured Benefit
Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work with us.
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.
About Us
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.