Before & After School Childcare Program Director
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 role is part-time, non-exempt, pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour, and follows the school calendar. Available schedules are the morning program (7:00–9:00 a.m.), the afternoon program (2:45–5:45 p.m.), or both. The Director is responsible for helping provide a safe, engaging, high-quality program in which children learn through play and positive experiences. Success includes keeping children engaged and safe, supporting and preparing staff, maintaining appropriate staffing and required ratios, keeping records current and inspection-ready, and ensuring the site has the supplies and materials it needs. The role calls for someone who is patient, reliable, organized, flexible, resourceful, empathetic, professional, and effective at building relationships with children, teammates, and families. Healthy Kids Programs operates before- and after-school care and summer camps in partnership with school districts across more than 14 states. The organization describes its mission as giving every child access to safe, enriching, high-quality programming.
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.
- Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances.
- Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, positivity, leadership, and a purpose-driven focus on results.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with before- and after-school program environments.
- Knowledge of state childcare licensing or school-age care regulations.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure children are engaged, safe, and having fun, and that the program reflects Healthy Kids Programs’ model.
- Support program quality and build relationships that encourage families to re-enroll.
- Ensure the site is fully staffed and that teachers are prepared and supported.
- Ensure the program operates within required staff-to-child ratios.
- Keep records accurate and current and maintain readiness for inspections.
- Ensure the site is stocked with necessary supplies and materials and arrange restocking before supplies run out.
- Work effectively with teammates and communicate with families.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for children ages 3–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
