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School Age Childcare Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs · Mora, NM · Today
On-siteEducation$21–$25/hrPart-time

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Part-Time Site Director to lead a before- and after-school program at Los Niños Elementary School in Las Vegas, NM.

About the role

This part-time, non-exempt position offers a leadership opportunity where you’ll directly shape a positive, structured, and engaging environment for children. One of the most unique benefits is employer-paid childcare for your own children (ages 5–12) enrolled in the program, allowing you to work while your child participates in a safe, structured setting without needing outside care.

Schedule

  • Monday–Thursday: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Fridays: hours vary between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pay

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Program Compliance: Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
  • Program Leadership: Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
  • Program Management: Oversee daily operations including attendance tracking, registration updates, scheduling, and staffing support.
  • Family Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with your direct supervisor and team to share updates, solve problems proactively, and maintain a positive and supportive program culture.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Some experience managing or mentoring staff
  • Experience working directly with school building staff (a plus)
  • Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements (a plus)

Qualifications

Option A (Credential/Associate Level):

  • One of the following credentials:
    • CDA (Child Development Associate)
    • CCP (Child Care Professional)
    • Montessori certification
    • National Administrator Credential (NAC)
    • Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  • At least 2 years of experience in:
    • Early childhood or
    • School-age/out-of-school time setting

Option B (Bachelor’s Level):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
    • Early childhood education or
    • Related field
  • At least 1 year of experience in early childhood or school-age care

Skills

  • Genuinely passionate about kids—you show up every day ready to make their experience great
  • Organized and detail-oriented—you don’t let things slip through the cracks
  • A natural leader who earns the respect of your team by working hard and treating people well
  • A strong communicator with families, school staff, and your supervisor
  • Calm, flexible, and resourceful when things don’t go as planned
  • Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checks

Key HK Executive Skills

Bringing your “A-Game” means excelling 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 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work
  • Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
  • AFLAC supplemental plans
  • 401(k) for eligible employees
  • Paid sick time
  • On-demand pay
  • Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider—we’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer 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.

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