Pre-K Childcare Site Director – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pennsville, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Pre-K Childcare Site Director for our Before and After School Programs at our Elsinboro Township School location for the 2026–2027 school year. This role is ideal for individuals who love working with children, possess energy, kindness, and patience, and enjoy encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The position requires strong teamwork and effective communication with families, along with reliability, organization, and a commitment to providing exceptional care. This role is particularly well-suited for parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day, education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy staying active and mentoring children. Success in this role involves ensuring program quality with engaged and safe children, maintaining full staffing with prepared and supported teachers, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate records, and managing inventory of supplies. The ideal candidate will focus on results, be purpose-driven, motivating, positive, empathetic, professional, and maintain a G-rated work environment.

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.
• Focus on results, not excuses.
• Purpose driven.
• Motivating, positivity, leadership.
• Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with before- and after-school program environments a plus.
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing or school-age care regulations helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are engaged, safe, and having fun every day.
• Ensure the program reflects Healthy Kids Program’s model and families consistently choose to re-enroll.
• Ensure the site is fully staffed every day with prepared and supported teachers.
• Ensure the site operates in ratio at all times.
• Ensure records are accurate and current.
• Ensure the program is ready for inspection on any given day.
• Ensure the site is well-stocked with the supplies and materials teachers need.
• Restock supplies before they run out mid-week.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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