Pre-K Site Director – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Site Director for its Before and After School Program in the Arlington Central School District in Lagrangeville, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, with morning program hours from 7:00 to 9:15 a.m. and afternoon hours from 2:15 to 5:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for mornings, afternoons, or both programs. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

The Site Director ensures program and staff compliance with state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host-school requirements. The role leads engaging activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, oversees daily operations and staffing, communicates with families through the Playground App, and collaborates with a direct report to support staff and provide high-quality care.

Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s work hours. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 credits in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, plus one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience in an early childhood setting; an associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with a plan of study toward a bachelor’s degree or New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential with one year of full-time teaching experience and one year of staff supervision experience; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other office-recognized credential with a plan of study toward a bachelor’s degree or New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential, plus two years of full-time teaching experience and two years of staff supervision experience.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Demonstrate a positive, friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and team members.
• Be dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct and appearance.
• Be able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Plan and lead hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Oversee daily operations, including accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Communicate regularly with the direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment, high-quality care, staff morale, and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 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, providing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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