Childcare Site Director - Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Collingswood, NJ

just now • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an experienced and motivated Program Site Director to oversee our Before and After School Pre-K Program for the 2025–2026 school year.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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