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 Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, NJ location for the 2026–2027 school year.
Opportunities available
- 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
- Bridges energy, kindness, and patience to each day
- Encourages children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
- Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
- Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care
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
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
Career development and growth opportunities
We offer career development and growth opportunities within our organization.
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 — and our people are how that happens.
About Healthy Kids Programs
We are 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.