School Age Childcare Assistant Site Director – Before & After School

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School Age Childcare Assistant Site Director for our Before and After School Programs at our Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ location for the 2026–2027 school year.

Opportunities

• Morning Program: 7:30 - 8:30 am
• Afternoon Program: 3:15 - 6:15 pm

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or early childhood coursework preferred
• 1–3 years of experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or youth program setting
• Some experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Familiarity with before- and after-school program environments a plus
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing or school-age care regulations helpful but not required

Qualifications

• Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
• Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances

Key Success Characteristics

• Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
• Bridges energy, kindness, and patience to each day
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

Who Thrives In This Role

• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Program Quality: Kids are engaged, safe, and having fun every day; the program reflects Healthy Kids Programs’ model and families consistently choose to re-enroll
• Staffing: The site is fully staffed every day; teachers are prepared, supported, and showing up for the kids
• Compliance: The site operates in ratio at all times; records are accurate and current; the program is ready for inspection on any given day
• Inventory: The site is well-stocked with the supplies and materials teachers need; nothing runs out mid-week; restocking happens before it becomes a problem

Part-Time Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 3–12) 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

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

• We are a Certified Benefit Corporation operating before- and after-school care and summer camps in partnership with school districts across 14+ states
• Our mission is to give every child access to safe, enriching, high-quality programming

Healthy Kids Programs is an 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.