Before and After School Program Director

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is one of the North East’s largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today’s families and creating opportunities for caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

We are currently hiring Site Directors for our Before and After School Programs in the Collingswood School District for the following schools: William P. Tatem Elementary, James A. Garfield Elementary, Oaklyn Public School, Collingswood Early Childhood Center, Thomas Sharp Elementary, Zane North Elementary, Mark Newbie Elementary.

The Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Site.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6:30am-8:45am & 2:30pm-6:15pm (estimated)

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB PAY RATE: $18-$21 per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Ensure staff and program complies with Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies and host school policies
• Direct hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which include fitness, STEAM, academic, art and other group activities as well as homework completion.
• Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration and staffing.
• Provide continual communication with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, keeping them abreast of daily occurrences and issues as they arise and in a timely manner, working collaboratively as a team to provide the highest quality of care, a positive working environment and to problem solve proactively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development; or Teaching Certification from the Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) or Teacher of the Handicapped. In addition to, six Early Childhood credits and two years of experience working with children

or

• Bachelor's Degree in any field other than those listed above. Plus, six Early Childhood credits and four years of experience working with children

or

• Head Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood Professionals, Professional Impact New Jersey

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR
• Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.
• Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents and staff. Professional, reliable and prompt.
• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.

BENEFITS:

• On-Demand Pay
• Telehealth Benefits
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Sick Time Off
• Career Development

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