Pre-K Childcare Site Director – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Pre-K Childcare Site Director for its before- and after-school programs at Elsinboro Township School in Salem, New Jersey, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is part-time, non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and offers morning, afternoon, or combined program schedules. The morning program runs from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.; the afternoon program runs from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. The Site Director oversees a high-quality program where children are safe, engaged, and having fun, and where families consistently choose to re-enroll. The site should be fully staffed, teachers prepared and supported, staffing ratios maintained, records kept accurate and current, and the program ready for inspection. The director also ensures teachers have the supplies and materials they need and that inventory is restocked before it runs low. The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with children, supporting their learning through play and positive experiences, and building relationships with families and teammates. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children ages 3–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
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 empathy, professionalism, positivity, leadership, and a 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
- Ensure children are engaged, safe, and having fun, and that the program follows Healthy Kids Programs’ model.
- Support strong family relationships and encourage families to re-enroll.
- Ensure the site is fully staffed and teachers are prepared and supported.
- Maintain required staffing ratios at all times.
- Keep records accurate and current and ensure the program is ready for inspection.
- Ensure the site is stocked with necessary supplies and materials and arrange restocking before items run out.
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 to access 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
