School Age Childcare Site Director – Before & After School
About the role
The Site Director is the heart of a Healthy Kids Programs location. You'll lead the daily operations of the site by creating a safe, engaging program that children love and families trust. You'll support and coach your team, build strong relationships with families and school partners, and ensure the program meets Healthy Kids Programs' quality standards and all licensing requirements.
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: Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
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 Program’s 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
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field. 1–3 years of experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or youth program setting. 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience. 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. Purpose driven.
- Relationship with others: Motivating, positivity, leadership.
- How you handle yourself: Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.
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 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. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.