Pre-K Childcare Site Director – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Penns Grove, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time 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 schedule follows the school calendar, with a morning program from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and an afternoon program 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 role is suited to someone who enjoys working with children and supporting their learning through play and positive experiences. The director is expected to bring energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization; encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence; work effectively with teammates; and communicate with families.

Success means maintaining an engaging, safe, high-quality program that families choose to re-enroll in; ensuring the site is staffed and teachers are prepared and supported; keeping the program in required ratios and records accurate and current; being ready for inspections; and maintaining adequate supplies and materials.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children ages 3–12 who are enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The employer contribution covers the cost of that care. The company is a Certified Benefit Corporation that operates before- and after-school care and summer camps in partnership with school districts across more than 14 states. Its mission is to provide children access to safe, enriching, high-quality programming. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.
• At least 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 purpose-driven focus on results, motivation, positivity, leadership, empathy, professionalism, and commitment to a G-rated work environment.

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 program where children are having fun and families consistently choose to re-enroll.
• Ensure the program reflects Healthy Kids Programs' model.
• Ensure the site is fully staffed each day and that teachers are prepared and supported.
• Keep the site operating in required child-to-staff ratios at all times.
• Maintain accurate, current records and keep the program ready for inspection.
• Ensure teachers have the supplies and materials they need, and arrange restocking before supplies run out.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence, learning, and growth through play and positive experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively 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 coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay that provides access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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