Before & After School Childcare Program Director

Healthy Kids Programs • Pennsville, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Childcare Program Director for its Before and After School Pre-K Programs at Elsinboro Township School in Salem, New Jersey, for the 2026–2027 school year. The part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. Opportunities are available to work in the morning, afternoon, or both programs. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

The director is responsible for maintaining a safe, engaging, high-quality program in which children learn through play and positive experiences. Success includes keeping children engaged and safe, ensuring the site is fully staffed and operating in ratio, supporting teachers, maintaining accurate and current records, keeping the program inspection-ready, and ensuring supplies are available and restocked.

The role suits someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting children's growth, and working with a mission-driven team. Healthy Kids Programs provides care for employees' enrolled school-age children ages 3–12 on the days and during the hours they work, with employer contributions covering the cost of care.

Requirements

• 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.
• Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances.
• Demonstrates focus on results, purpose, motivation, positivity, leadership, empathy, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with before- and after-school program environments.
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing or school-age care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, engaging, high-quality program where children are engaged, having fun, and learning through play and positive experiences.
• Ensure the program reflects the Healthy Kids Programs model and supports family satisfaction and re-enrollment.
• Keep the site fully staffed and ensure teachers are prepared and supported.
• Ensure the site operates within required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
• Maintain accurate, current records and keep the program ready for inspection.
• Ensure the site is stocked with the supplies and materials teachers need, and arrange restocking before supplies run out.
• Communicate effectively with families and work well with teammates.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled children ages 3–12 during the employee's workdays and working hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay to access earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager