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 Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, NJ for the 2026–2027 school year.
This part-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities in the morning program (7:00 - 8:15 am), afternoon program (3:00 - 6:00 pm), or both.
Pay
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule
Follows the school calendar
- Morning Program: 7:00 - 8:15 am
- Afternoon Program: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Key Success Characteristics
- Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
- Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
- Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
- Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
- Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care
Who Thrives in This Role
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
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
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
- Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment
- Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances
Skills
Key Healthy Kids Executive Skills — Bringing your “A-Game” means you excel in all three:
- Relationship with your job: Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
- Relationship with others: Motivating, positivity, leadership.
- How you handle yourself: Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.
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 (Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare for school-age children ages 5–12)
- 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
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 — and our people are how that happens.
Learn more about our team and culture.