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 part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar and offers morning hours from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., afternoon hours from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m., or the opportunity to work both programs. The Site Director supports a safe, engaging, high-quality program where children learn through play and positive experiences. Success includes keeping children engaged and safe, maintaining adequate staffing and supporting teachers, ensuring the site stays within required ratios and its records are inspection-ready, and keeping supplies and materials stocked. The role calls for someone who is reliable, organized, patient, flexible, and effective at working with teammates and communicating with 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.
- Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances.
- Demonstrates motivation, positivity, leadership, empathy, and professionalism.
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 active, having fun, and supported in their growth.
- Ensure the program reflects Healthy Kids Programs’ model and supports families’ continued enrollment.
- Keep the site fully staffed and ensure teachers are prepared and supported.
- Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
- Keep records accurate and current and ensure the program is ready for inspection.
- Maintain adequate supplies and materials, and arrange restocking before items 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
