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 location for the 2026–2027 school year.

Opportunities

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

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

Who Thrives In This Role

• Parenthood 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

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

Key Healthy Kids Executive Skills

• Relationship with your job: Focus on results, not excuses
• Relationship with others: Motivating, positivity, leadership
• How you handle yourself: Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment