School-Age Childcare Program Director – Before & After School

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an experienced and motivated Program Site Director to oversee our Before and After School Program for the 2025–2026 school year. In this role, you will lead daily operations at a Healthy Kids Program site, ensuring a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for students, families, and staff.

Work while your child is cared for, too.

Employer Paid Childcare is available for your school-age children (ages 5-13) enrolled in our program on the days you work.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Elsinboro Elementary School in Salem, NJ

PAY: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 6:50-8:20 AM and 2:50-6:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Site Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Before/After School and Summer Camp programs at a single site. This role ensures high-quality programming, regulatory compliance, strong staff leadership, and positive relationships with families, school partners, and internal teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, supervise, train, and develop a high-performing site team.
• Oversee daily operations in compliance with New Jersey State childcare, before/after school, and summer camp regulations.
• Implement Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum aligned with the “Consistent Excellence” philosophy.
• Maintain a warm, safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students.
• Promote proactive classroom management and positive problem-solving strategies.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with parents, staff, and partners.
• Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with Regional and Executive leadership to strengthen site operations.
• Attend leadership meetings (virtual and in person, as required).
• Communicate organizational policies, priorities, and budget expectations to staff.
• Manage site staffing and payroll efficiently.
• Partner with Registration to ensure all required student documentation is complete.
• Coordinate with Marketing to provide accurate program information for web and social media.
• Maintain strong relationships with school administrators, custodial staff, DCF, and Childcare Councils.
• Support enrollment growth and assist with new program launches as opportunities arise.
• Serve as a liaison between families, staff, and internal departments.
• Enforce the company’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and all state guidelines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New Jersey State Child Care licensing regulations preferred; ability to quickly learn and apply requirements.
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with children ages 5–13.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a child care, education, or youth-serving organization.
• Experience supervising staff, managing performance, and supporting consistent program operations.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills in a service-oriented environment.
• Experience using registration, enrollment, and attendance management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Excellent customer service and parent engagement skills.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain strong teams.
• Understanding of staffing models, payroll management, and operational expenses.
• Ability to pass all required background checks in accordance with NJ state requirements.
• Must meet all NJ DCF health requirements and be able to perform essential job functions.
• Professional, reliable, organized, and confident with a warm leadership presence.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Employer-Paid Childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on scheduled workdays
• Telehealth benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance plans
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-Demand pay
• Career development and training opportunities
• Advancement and growth opportunities

WHO WE ARE

Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future. Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

Check out what it's like to work with us at

https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com